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"Opened up" council tax support package approved at County Hall
An "opened up" support package to help Islanders on low incomes pay council tax was approved at a major Isle of Wight Council meeting this evening. County Hall's Full Council opted to go ahead with the Local Council Tax Support (LCTS) Scheme 2025
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Island farmers protest against inheritance tax measure in London
A group of Isle of Wight farmers attended Tuesday's mass protest against the government's inheritance tax measures. Farmers across the UK attended a rally on Whitehall yesterday, protesting against the government's decision to charge inheritance
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Burglaries and vandalism threaten restoration of historic Island hotel
A recent spate of burglaries has targeted a historic and picturesque Isle of Wight hotel, jeopardising its restoration efforts. Renowned for its stunning tree-lined beach and rich heritage, The Priory Bay Hotel in Nettlestone is regarded as one
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Carpentry business owner used fake cancer claim to defraud customers for £160,000
An Isle of Wight carpentry business owner defrauded his customers for £160,000 and falsely claimed he had bowel cancer to 'fob off' his clients. Scott Richard Carpenter, of Quarry Road in Ryde, attended the IW Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, November
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Isle of Wight MP appointed to new role by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch
An Isle of Wight MP has been appointed to a new role. Joe Robertson, MP for the Isle of Wight East, has been appointed as parliamentary private secretary for the shadow culture, media and sport (DCMS) team. The appointment was made by new Conservative
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Isle of Wight company creates technology to sort nuclear waste
An Isle of Wight company has developed technology to safely sort nuclear waste. Isle of Wight-based Innovative Physics has created robotic and artificial intelligence-led solutions with the help of Barrnon, a company based in Cumbria. These
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Broken lift means some elderly residents confined to flats at retirement complex
A broken lift is causing trouble for some of the elderly residents at an Isle of Wight retirement complex. Homewight House, on Crocker Street in Newport, comprises 54 flats but has just a single lift. The lift first broke on November 3, and
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BBC Radio Four comedian gets standing ovation at Cowes theatre
Any performer from BBC Radio Four's 6.30 comedy slot is bound to attract an audience of a certain age. Ex-policeman Alfie Moore - star of "It's a Fair Cop" - kicked off two hours of highly entertaining stand-up by trying to find young people in
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Isle of Wight company receives national recognition at awards event
An Isle of Wight company has received national recognition at a notable business awards event in London. WRS Systems, a Newport-based firm, was 'highly commended' in the Customer Loyalty Award category at the Lloyds British Excellence Awards.
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Cup victory for Newport and three points secured for East Cowes Vics
Two of the Isle of Wight’s most competitive football sides took wins in midweek – with Newport thumping fellow Island side Northwood 7-0 to advance to the next stage of the Gold Cup. In the third round of the Wessex League Cup, East Cowes Vics
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Autumn Statement "unlikely" to ease pressures on council budget says leader's report
The government's Autumn Statement is "unlikely" to ease pressures on the Isle of Wight Council's budget, its leader said in an update report. Cllr Phil Jordan is due to present the statement to County Hall's 39-member Full Council at 6pm this evening
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'Letters to heaven' post box installed at IW Crematorium
Grieving Islanders can now write and post letters to their lost loved ones thanks to a new post box at the Isle of Wight Crematorium. Located within the memorial gardens, the installation of the white 'letters to heaven' post box is timely given
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Martin Lewis exposes 'complete urban myth' around NS&I Premium Bonds
Martin Lewis has called out a “complete urban myth” around NS&I Premium Bonds. The Money Saving Expert discussed the popular form of savings during his Martin Lewis Podcast on BBC Sounds. National Savings and Investments (NS&I) Premium
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Inheritance tax measure "the final nail in the coffin" says Island farmer
An Isle of Wight farmer has explained his reasons for protesting against the government's tax measure. Luke Flux, of Skinners Farm in Northwood, travelled to London with a group of Isle of Wight farmers yesterday (Tuesday, November 19). Farmers
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Woman in critical condition after Branstone incident
The discovery of a woman with a serious head injury is the reason why police have cordoned off a property in Branstone on the Isle of Wight. Police were called to Branstone Farm Lane at around midday on Monday, November 18. They were alerted
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Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity
A charity has announced a festive fundraising event to support young cancer patients. The Youth Cancer Trust, based in Dorset, is staging The Elf Olympics to help spread festive cheer and help teenagers and young adults living with and beyond cancer
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Floating bridge suspended for 'necessary' maintenance
The Isle of Wight's floating bridge is out of service from 9am this morning (Wednesday). The troubled vessel, which operates between Cowes and East Cowes, is undergoing 'necessary' maintenance work, the Isle of Wight Council said. The chain
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"We've been through hell": garage-owning councillor urges small business support
Small businesses have been through "hell" in recent years and politicians should step in to help, an Isle of Wight councillor has said. Fairlee and Whippingham representative Matthew Price submitted a motion calling on the Isle of Wight Council
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Rowing club hosts championships with notable performances
More than 40 athletes took part in an indoor rowing competition on the Isle of Wight. Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club hosted the IWRF Indoor Championships on Sunday, with participants from three Island clubs. The event featured both junior and
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Island radio station scoops four national awards in one night
An Isle of Wight radio station has bagged four national awards in one night. Community radio station Vectis Radio secured the four awards at the Community Radio Awards in Cardiff. The station was awarded bronze in the Station of the Year category
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County Hall to consider critical Isle of Wight issues TODAY
County Hall's key decision-making body will today consider some of the Isle of Wight's most critical issues. The 39-member Full Council will stamp its authority on a wide array of subjects ranging from the future of the Isle of Wight's Area of
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Isle of Wight swimmer breaks two records at British Championships
Isle of Wight swimmer Zac Lacey set a new record at the British Down Syndrome Swimming Championships. Zac, who is a world champion and trains for major competitions annually, retained his 200m butterfly title for the third consecutive year at the
