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• Wightlink Releases Statement Regarding Suspended Services

  Wightlink has issued a statement regarding the suspended St Claire Service between Fishbourne and Portsmouth.

• Changing Rooms: Shanklin Hotel Set For Upgrades

  A popular Isle of Wight hotel will get a new changing room to serve its outside swimming pool – so bathers don’t have to walk from the pool through the restaurant anymore.

• 'Plagued' Ryde Farmhouse Set For Demolition

  A Ryde farmhouse plagued by trespassers and vandals could be demolished.

• Leeson Road To Re-Open This Sunday

  Leeson Road, between Shanklin and Ventnor, will re-open on Sunday morning (1 December).

• Supergrass, Jess Glynne And Busted Among Latest Acts Announced For Isle Of Wight Festival 2025

  A host of exciting artists have been announced for the 2025 Isle of Wight Festival this morning (Friday), joining headliners Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake on the bill.

• Inspectors Appointed For Island Planning Strategy Examination

  The draft Island Planning Strategy has taken another step forward with the recent appointment of two planning inspectors.

• Islanders Floating Bridge Views Sought

  An ‘engagement process’ seeking Islanders’ views on a new Cowes to East Cowes floating bridge will be held by the Isle of Wight Council in Spring 2025.

• Two More Years Of Restoration Works Confirmed For Isle Of Wight Quarry

  Restoration work at an Isle of Wight quarry with tens of thousands of tonnes of fill material will continue for two more years following a council decision.

• RSPCA Isle Of Wight Appeal Launched To Help Island's Most Vulnerable Animals This Christmas

  The RSPCA Isle of Wight is appealing to Islanders to get behind their local animal charity this Christmas.

• Appeal For Information Following Assault At Crown Pub In Ryde

  Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information following an assault at The Crown pub in Ryde.

• New Entrance And Kitchen Mooted For Freshwater Bay Hotel

  A luxury Isle of Wight hotel with panoramic sea views could see further works to enhance its services and customer experience.

• Cinema And Other Ryde Businesses Set For £12,600 'Facelift'

  Ryde businesses including a popular cinema dating back to the 1930s could receive up to £12,633.14 in facelift grants.

• Prisoner Handed Life Sentence For Attempted Murder Of Fellow Isle Of Wight Inmate

  A prisoner who tried to kill a fellow inmate on the Isle of Wight has been handed a life sentence.

• Shalfleet Councillors Butt Heads Over Election Expenses

  A row over election expenses has broken out an Isle of Wight parish council with one councillor labelling the situation “anarchy”.

• Iconic Royal Hotel In Ventnor Purchased By London Based Company

  Ventnor's iconic Royal Hotel has been purchased by a group from London.

• Northwood Barn Conversion To Four Bedroom House Proposed

  A farm barn near an Isle of Wight village could be turned into a four bedroom house.

• Plan To Protect Vulnerable Tenants And Combat Fraud Set For Decision

  A new plan to enforce housing rules could be agreed – to protect vulnerable tenants and help the council avoid financial losses through fraud.

• Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council Launches Resident Survey

  Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council is inviting residents to help shape the future of their community by participating in a survey that will inform the new strategic plan and upcoming budget.

• New 'Cider And Chocolate' Attraction Could Be Heading To Arreton

  A planning appeal has been launched over the construction of a new ‘cider and chocolate’ tourist attraction near an Isle of Wight village.

• Mini-Games Area Proposed For Sandown Play Park

  An Isle of Wight seaside town’s popular play park and gardens could get a new multi-use games area.