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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• HELP Appeal Makes “Enormous” Donation To Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance

  The HELP Appeal has granted £300,000 towards the relocation of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance airbase and charity headquarters to a site near Southampton Airport.

• Public Inquiry Over Controversial Fort Victoria Development Underway

  A public inquiry into a controversial, appealed planning application for a mixed use development by Fort Victoria Pier in Yarmouth is underway.

• Cowes Funeral Directors Set For New Lease Of Life As Three Floor House

  A closed Cowes funeral directors that served the town for decades could become a three floor house.

• Digital Radio Licence Awarded To Isle Of Wight Company

  Ofcom has today (Tuesday) awarded a new DAB radio multiplex licence covering the Isle of Wight to local community interest group Wight Digital Radio CIC.

• Man Charged In Connection With Cowes Burglary Attempts

  A man has been charged in connection with a number of burglary attempts on the Isle of Wight.

• Seely Questions Military Precision As Road Collapse Looms

  The Isle of Wight Council is “failing” to plan the protection of the scenic, sea view highway Military Road, the Island’s former MP has said.

• Time Running Out To Have Your Say On Island's Dog Control Measures

  Time is running out for residents to have their say on Isle of Wight Council plans to renew dog controls across the Island.

• Wightlink Wins Net Zero Navigator At 2024 Maritime UK Solent Awards

  Wightlink’s strategy to reach net zero carbon emissions as soon as possible has been recognised by the judges at Maritime UK Solent.

• Council's 'Flawed' School Proposals Slammed By Isle Of WIght Trade Unionist

  County Hall’s “flawed” school proposals will be met with trade union resistance in their current form, a prominent trade unionist has said.

• Parents March In Newport In Protest Over Primary School Closures

  Parents marched through Newport town centre this morning (Monday) in protest at County Hall plans that could see the closure of six primary schools.

• Isle Of Wight Quarry Land Restoration Could Continue For Two More Years

  Work to restore land at an Isle of Wight quarry with tens of thousands of tonnes of fill material could continue for another two years.

• Islanders Have Their Say On Proposed School Closures

  Islanders quizzed council officers last week over Isle of Wight Council plans that could result in the closure of six primary schools.