South Wight

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5 October 20261 min read

Police searching for the missing 86-year-old have discovered a body in the Bonchurch area

5 October 20262 min read

Wroxall residents have called a public meeting on Friday over the community association's governance

2 October 20262 min read

Bonchurch promenade will close during working hours on weekdays for drainage work as seafront investigations continue

27 September 20261 min read

Environment Agency representatives will speak at the Bonchurch Coast Group meeting this Tuesday

27 September 20262 min read

Sue Lowday's illustrated Bonchurch walks return, with new stories of Victorian women

24 September 20264 min read

Which constitution actually governs Wroxall's community charity? Residents want answers

19 September 20262 min read

Sandown's Joel Lines saw Tatty Devine boss, Rosie Wolfenden, wear his opera coat to prestigious launch

18 September 20263 min read

New pedestrian crossings and footway improvements are coming to Niton village this October

16 September 20265 min read

Isle of Wight Fell Running Series hosted 150 runners across three challenging races

15 September 20262 min read

The lease for the cafe required six months' notice - the cafe owner now offers the landlord a deal

11 September 20261 min read

Planning permission granted to demolish long-vacant coach station in town centre

11 September 20263 min read

Boreholes, trial pits and marine surveys start on Ventnor seafront this month

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