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• 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.

• Isle Of Wight Council To Discuss Poverty Reduction Plan

  With figures showing 32.4 per cent of Isle of Wight children grow up in poverty, councillors will later this week consider a poverty reduction plan.

• O-No? Oh-Yes! Island Couple In Rare Isle Of Wight Festival Photo Charity Shop Find

  A couple from the Isle of Wight were shocked when a charity shop frame purchase resulted in the discovery of a legendary Kodak snap.

• School Closure Consultation To Finish This Friday

  A major consultation on proposals that could result in the closure of six Isle of Wight primary schools finishes on Friday.

• Isle Of Wight Festival Shortlisted For Major National Accolade

  The Isle of Wight Festival has been shortlisted for a prestigious accolade at at the Live Awards 2024.

• Mountbatten Chief Executive Announces Retirement Plan

  Chief Executive of Mountbatten, Nigel Hartley MBE, will retire in October 2025 after spending over a decade with the hospice organisation.

• Public Celebrate Official Reopening Of Ryde Police Station

  Residents and businesses in Ryde on the Isle of Wight have welcomed the official reopening of the town’s police station to the public.