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Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
Letter: Southern Vectis festival buses bypassed for cheaper regular service by festival-goers: With unfortunate consequences
19, October 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight residents raise health concerns over location of proposed quarryResidents challenge Isle of Wight council over proposed Palmers Farm quarry health risks
2, August 2023·4 min readChloe McCardel leads environmental effort after Channel Queen wreckageLocals unite for a beach clean-up after yacht owner says insurance company failed to organise salvage following Channel Queen yacht disaster
21, June 2023·2 min readFly-tipping incidents on the Isle of Wight rise to more than 900 in last yearIsle of Wight sees fly-tipping rise, prompting council to initiate fines and preventative measures
3, January 2023·2 min readThe Needles Lighthouse to undergo major upgrades in 21st Century modernisation projectTrinity House plans to upgrade The Needles lighthouse with modern equipment and systems, including a new door and hazard warning emitters
3, January 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight council approves plans to revitalise Kingston Wharf in East CowesKingston Wharf in East Cowes to be transformed into modern marine industrial park with boat storage, wash-down capacity, and other amenities
18, October 2022·1 min readAmbulance Service seeking permission for station upgradesThe new building will have office and training rooms, as well as a new staff break-room facility for ambulance and patient transport crews
14, October 2022·2 min readIsle of Wight Senior Paralegal wins ‘NPA Paralegal of the Year’ for the second year runningLisa says, "I count my blessings every day that I can give something back to the Isle of Wight community by helping and supporting local charities"
11, October 2022·4 min readClosure of Undercliff Drive footpath: 'It's inevitable that somebody walking is going to get hit' say residents (photos)Residents say the closure of the footpath will lead to someone walking, cycling or riding on the road being hit by a car or van
20, September 2022·2 min readIsle of Wight Espresso Company seeking to buy warehouses from Isle of Wight councilThe company are planning a significant investment and regeneration at the two warehouses they currently lease from the council
29, July 2022·1 min readOutpatient diagnostic and rehabilitation unit deemed unfit for purposeAn Isle of Wight NHS Trust Board report revealed that the Laidlaw unit has an ‘inadequate’ alarm system and fire safety strategy
20, July 2022·1 min readPlans to demolish Thompson House to make way for new housingIf the demolition is approved it could start as early as September 2022
14, February 2022·2 min read7.1 per cent rise planned for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Authority's portion of council taxHampshire County Council officers say if the 7.1 per cent increase is not approved, they would need to borrow the money which could lead to greater financial pressures in the future