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• Yarmouth's Kings Head To Feature Bed And Breakfast Accommodation

  An Isle of Wight pub dating back to the 17th century will get new ‘high quality’ bed and breakfast accommodation.

• New Low Cost Flats Could Come To Ryde - If Plans Get Approved

  An Isle of Wight town centre could get two new ‘low-cost’ flats.

• Casualty Airlifted To Hospital Following Serious Overnight Crash Near Porchfield

  A casualty has been airlifted to Southampton's Major Trauma Centre following an overnight collision near Porchfield.

• Engine Problems Lead To Yarmouth RNLI Callout To Osborne Bay

  Yarmouth's RNLI Lifeboat was called into action following reports of a sailing vessel suffering engine trouble in the Solent.

• Ryde Academy Students Donate To Two Worthy Causes At Christmas

  Ryde Academy students have once again shown their compassionate spirit by generously donating to two worthy causes this Christmas.

• Road Improvement Works To Get Underway From The Very Start Of The New Year

  Island Roads will resume its highways improvement activity straight after the Christmas and New Year holiday.

• Isle of Wight Youth Trust Benefits From Big Give Support

  A special Christmas challenge is working to help charities double the donations they receive over the festive period - including the Isle of Wight Youth Trust.

• Council Chair 'Furious' Over Floating Bridge Replacement Fiasco

  The chair of the Isle of Wight Council has said he is “absolutely furious” about County Hall’s handling of the Cowes floating bridge replacement process.

• Fire Service Travel To Island Contributes To Huge Budget Overspend

  Hampshire and the Isle of Wight's fire authority has said it will be £6 million short this year – but officers are confident the deficit can be bridged.

• Department Approaching Completion In Ryde As Opening Date Announced

  It's exciting news for fans of the arts on the Isle of Wight, as Department - Ryde approaches completion.

• Guidance Issued Over Sharps Disposal As Waste Teams At Risk

  The Isle of Wight Council is reminding residents of how to safely and responsibly dispose of sharps this Christmas, as its waste collection teams face busier conditions than ever.

• Police Warnings Over E-Scooters Ahead Of Christmas Day

  The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has urged parents not to buy electric scooters for their children for Christmas.

• Controversial Freshwater Housing Proposal Turned Down

  A controversial application to vary a condition attached to a housing development in an Isle of Wight village was turned down yesterday evening.

• Rare Mantis Shrimp Discovery Made In Waters Off Isle Of Wight

  In an extraordinary find in the waters off the Isle of Wight, a mantis shrimp - renowned for its unique vision and hunting prowess - has been recorded on video, offering a rare glimpse of this elusive species thriving in UK marine waters.

• Man In 50s Confirmed Dead Following Newport Crash

  Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision in Newport.

• Pedestrian In Hospital With Serious Injuries Following Early Morning Motorcycle Crash

  Emergency services have been called to the main road between Newport and Cowes this morning (Thursday) following a crash involving a motorcycle and pedestrian.

• Cowes Stately Home To Have Facilities Upgraded As Part Of Approved Renovation

  A 19th century stately home and popular Isle of Wight events venue will have its facilities upgraded as part of a renovation.

• Ofsted Deliver Glowing Report For 'Welcoming' And 'Highly Ambitious' Island Primary School

  An Isle of Wight primary school has been described as ‘welcoming’ and ‘highly ambitious’ following a recent ungraded inspection.

• Help Available For Islanders To Cut Energy Bills

  Help is available for Islanders to save money on rising energy bills.

• Cowes Lifeboat Performs Mid-Solent Rescue Of Fishing Boat

  Two fishermen who desperately tied their boat to a Solent buoy after it suffered engine trouble and electricity failure last (Tuesday) night were eventually taken to safety by Cowes RNLI lifeboat.