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• Cowes Cocktail Bar Set For Alfresco Development

  A popular Isle of Wight cocktail bar may be about to diversify its offering with an ‘alfresco mobile kitchen’ in its rear courtyard garden.

• Have Your Say On Isle Of Wight Dementia Care And Support

  The Isle of Wight Council has launched a new survey today (Wednesday) for Islanders to have their say on dementia care and support.

• His Majesty The King Recognises Cowes RNLI Crew For Their Service

  Cowes RNLI Station welcomed His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Mrs Susie Sheldon, as she delivered service medals for long-standing crew.

• Northwood Parish Council In Speed Reduction Proposal For Busy Road

  A letter urging ‘immediate safety measures’ be implemented on a busy Island road as a ‘matter of urgency’ has been sent to the Isle of Wight Council.

• Contentious Healthfield Campsite Development Freshwater Plans Resubmitted

  Plans for a contentious mixed use development that could be built on the edge of an Isle of Wight village have been revised and resubmitted to County Hall.

• RSPCA Reveals Shocking 25% Increase In Pet Neglect Reports Compared To Last Year

  The RSPCA has seen an almost 25% increase in animal neglect reports during the first nine months of this year and fears the problem is about to get worse as more pet owners face financial hardship at Christmas.

• Christmas Waste And Recycling Details For Isle Of Wight

  The festive period is almost upon us, and the IW Council has now released full recycling and waste information.

• Shanklin's Luccombe Manor Granted Expansion Approval

  Following multiple failed expansion bids, a popular Isle of Wight hotel has been granted approval for three new bedrooms providing “high end” accommodation with garden access.

• Joe Robertson Calls For Freeze In Parking Fares Following Small Business Saturday

  Joe Robertson, Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight East, has today (09/12/24) called on the Isle of Wight Council to freeze parking fares following Small Business Saturday last weekend (07/12/24).

• Woman In Hospital After Being Hit By Bus In Newport

  Newport town centre was cordoned off following an incident which an elderly woman run over by a bus this afternoon (Monday).

• French Franks Ryde Expansion Plans Revealed

  A family-run Isle of Wight café chain could expand its Ryde branch under plans submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.

• Emergency Services Called To Brading Bridleway Crash

  Emergency services were called to Brading yesterday (Sunday) after being alerted to a single vehicle collision.

• Thousands Of Pounds Worth Of Drugs Off Streets In Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight

  The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has commended Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary after more than £300K worth of drugs was seized in an intense week of disruption.

• Mixed Feedback For Proposed 14-House Northwood Development

  A bid to build 14 houses on land near an Isle of Wight village has provoked mixed responses from parish and town councils in the area.

• Investigation Underway After Ryde Fire Leaves Property Severely Damage

  A fire which was came to light last night (Sunday) has left a residential property in Ryde severely damaged.

• Lord Louis Library 'Sharing The Light' In Nationwide Show Of Solidarity

  The Lord Louis Library in Newport is set to 'share the light' this week in a heart-warming display of solidarity, hope and joy.

• Embracing Age Supporting Care Home Residents Without Family Or Suffering Isolation This Month

  Orchard House care facility kindly hosted the celebration with a wonderful buffet and cake  for volunteers to share and socialize .

• Isle Of Wight Gym Scoops Prestigious National Fitness Industry Award

  Popular local gym Snap Fitness Isle of Wight has reason to celebrate after being named as a winner at the National Fitness Awards.

• Wightlink Releases Storm Darragh Travel Statement

  Wightlink has issued a statement regarding weekend travel, in preparation of Storm Darragh.

• Drug Supply Lines Disrupted On Isle Of Wight During National Week Of Intensification

  During a recent national week of intensification undertaken by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, over £300,000 worth of drugs have been removed from the streets of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.