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• Free Programme Launched To Aid Island Businesses

  A new, free programme helping Island businesses to develop opportunities in exporting, innovation and collaboration, has been launched.

• Mountbatten Chief Executive Announces Retirement Plan

  Chief Executive of Mountbatten, Nigel Hartley MBE, will retire in October 2025 after spending over a decade with the hospice organisation.

• Public Celebrate Official Reopening Of Ryde Police Station

  Residents and businesses in Ryde on the Isle of Wight have welcomed the official reopening of the town’s police station to the public.

• Million Pound Cost Of Living Support Package For Islanders To Be Decided Next Week

  Over a million pounds in cost of living support could be approved by the Isle of Wight Council next week to support Islanders in need.

• Just One Week Left To Have Say On Isle Of Wight School Proposals

  Island residents have just one week left to take part in a major consultation on proposals to tackle the high number of surplus places in Isle of Wight primary schools.

• “Critical” Ryde Railway Pier Strengthening And Refurbishment Works To Go Ahead

  “Critical” Ryde Railway Pier strengthening and refurbishment works will now go ahead.

• Southern Vectis Asks Passengers To Be Safe And Seen At Bus Stops As Evenings Draw In

  Southern Vectis is urging its passengers - particularly in more rural areas - to ensure drivers can see them when they are waiting at stops.

• Isle Of Wight Councillor Slams 'Really Disappointing' Prison Estate Roads Upgrades

  The Isle of Wight Council’s representative for Parkhurst and Hunnyhill said it is “really disappointing” that prison estate roads upgrades have not gone further but public money should be “spent well”, not just fast.

• Island Boy Has Pick Of Grammar Schools

  A multi-talented Isle of Wight boy has had the pick of some of the country’s top state-funded grammar schools after excelling in 11-plus exams across the country.

• Collision Between Road-Rail Vehicle And Trolley Near Brading

  The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has today (Thursday) released its report into a collision between a road-rail vehicle and a trolley near Brading, on 22 November 2023.

• Newport Electric Vehicle Charging Zone Approved

  A proposed electric vehicle (EV) charging zone in the car park of Newport’s Morrisons supermarket has been approved.

• Appeal Following Shoplifting Incident In East Cowes

  Police have released an image of man they would like to speak to following a shoplifting incident in East Cowes.

• Isle Of Wight Scam Alerts Issued For Christmas

  Several prolific scams are being reported on the Island in the build up to Christmas.

• Council Issues Prison Estates Update

  Only around 14 per cent of a three-year-old Ministry of Justice (MOJ) grant has been spent by County Hall on maintaining Newport’s prison estate roads.

• SMS Text Message Scams Across The Island

  The Isle of Wight Council is urging residents to be vigilant of fraudulent SMS messages being circulated.

• Shanklin Charity In Theatre Upgrade Application

  A Shanklin charity has sought consent to replace the Grade II listed Shanklin Theatre’s “very badly corroded” five first floor front windows.

• The Isle Of Wight Named Most Successful Area With Warmer Homes Funding Scheme

  A government funded scheme allowing eligible Island residents to apply for free upgrades to make their homes more energy efficient has been the most successful in our region.

• Renewed Backlash For Newport Housing Plan

  A revised bid to build 12 houses with vehicle and pedestrian access on the edge of Newport has met with renewed backlash.

• Work Begins On New Community-Led Housing Project In Ryde

  Work is underway on a new Community-Led Housing project in Ryde — one of the first of its kind on the Island.

• Help Crown The Isle Of Wight As Europe’s Most Desirable Island

  With just days before the deadline, we’re being asked to vote for the Island as the best in Europe.