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• Robin Hill Issues Apology For Halloween Traffic Issues With Operations Manager Returning

  A spokesperson for Robin Hill has explained the issues that affected last night's (Thursday) Halloween event at the country park.

• New Sandown Launderette To Enhance 'Vitality' Of Town Centre

  An application for a launderette that will enhance the ‘vitality’ of Sandown’s town centre has been approved by the Isle of Wight Council.

• Isle Of Wight Poverty Strategy Approved

  An “excellent” Isle of Wight anti-poverty plan was agreed at County Hall yesterday.

• Isle Of Wight Council Smokefree Health Drive Agreed With Reduced Smoking And Vaping Targeted

  A multi-pronged public health drive was agreed at County Hall today including a ‘smokefree policies in public places and workplaces’ pledge.

• Raccoons On The Run: Animals Escape From Amazon World

  Can you help Amazon World to find four escaped raccoons?

• Isle Of Wight Toy Appeal Returns For 2024

  Can you help bring festive cheer to a child's Christmas Day?

• Seaview Parking Restrictions Likely To Be Approved Next Week

  A ‘no waiting at any time’ permanent parking restriction on Seaview’s High Street could be approved next week.

• Shanklin Care Home Manager Named Finalist For National Award

  Shanklin Highfield House's Teresa Hope has been named a finalist for the Registered Manager of the Year award at the Great British Care Awards.

• Bridge Over Troubled Water: Tooth Gap For Freshwater Provider

  An Isle of Wight dental care provider has revealed there will be a two-week gap in provision while the practice establishes itself to provide NHS dentistry in Freshwater.

• Yarmouth Pub Applies For 'High Quality' B&B Accommodation

  The owners of a Yarmouth pub have applied for listed building consent (LBC) to install ‘high quality’ bed and breakfast accommodation.

• Freshwater Dentistry Takeover 'On Track' Despite Wait For Watchdog Approval

  The takeover of Freshwater dentistry by a new provider “remains on track” despite the NHS still waiting on approval from a health and care watchdog.

• HGV Training Facility Could Be Set For Whippingham

  A training facility for HGV Class 1 professional drivers could be coming to Whippingham.

• Bishop Urges Pause To Reconsider School Closure Plans 

  THE Bishop of Portsmouth has urged council leaders to pause plans to close six Isle of Wight schools, in order to reconsider other solutions.

• Million Pound Isle Of Wight Cost Of Living Support Package Approved

  Over a million pounds in cost-of-living support was approved on Monday by the Isle of Wight Council.

• Councillors Asked To Endorse Anti-Smoking Plan

  Councillors will be asked to endorse an anti-smoking plan on Thursday as the habit continues to be the Island’s most preventable cause of premature death.

• Report Uncovers Environmental Crisis In Isle Of Wight's Medina Estuary

  A new study from The University of Manchester reveals a severe level of microplastic pollution within the Medina Estuary.

• Image Of Man Issued As Part Of Ventnor Burglary Investigation

  Do you recognise this man?

• Urgent Restoration Appeal For Quay Arts Centre

  Newport's Quay Arts Centre is reaching out for community support in an urgent restoration appeal to preserve its historic home.

• Refused Barn Conversion Proposal Appealed

  A refused barn conversion application described as a ‘visual encroachment’ by the Isle of Wight National Landscape has been appealed.

• Southern Vectis Drivers Proudly Wearing Poppies For Period Of Remembrance

  Southern Vectis is showing its support for the Royal British Legion - with bus drivers wearing poppies throughout the period of Remembrance.