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Councillor returns to fight against parking charges on Gurnard Esplanade 20 years later

The local councillor says introducing charging on the seafront will kill the 2-3 businesses there and impact health and well being of residents
Open Letter to MP: Transparency over £10.5bn PPE middle men needed
Islanders question Cllr Ward’s ‘perception of reality’ slamming his comments about pedestrian crossing

More Top News

Latest number of positive Covid-19 tests on the Isle of Wight
Another Isle of Wight death registered with Covid-19 as the cause
Police and Crime Commissioner raises residents’ concerns with Chief Constable
Annual winter refit for FastCats Wight Ryde I and II now underway
Police officers sustained injuries in two-car collision on Coppins Bridge
Album by 1980s Isle of Wight band to be released 36 years after split
Boost for tourism industry with plans to convert unused seafront toilet block
Florence raises over £100 during lockdown for Binstead Girlguides
Southampton Port’s £55m fifth terminal to benefit from Shore Power for 2021 cruise season
Unanimous support for Isle of Wight council to have powers to deal with pavement parking

What's On

Santa Dash for Mountbatten cancelled due to Coronavirus
Join the Wildlife Trust for a ‘Special Green Spaces’ virtual presentation
Nourish your soul with a dose of spoken word as ‘Reading Between the Lines’ returns
Dedicate a light on the Mountbatten Remembrance Tree this Christmas
‘Singing for Breathing’ sessions move online in wake of Coronavirus
Production of Recipe for Murder postponed due to lockdown
So much on offer from the ‘rebooted Isle of Wight u3a’: Join today
Blue Moon on Halloween: A once in 19 years event taking place this month

Community

Florence raises over £100 during lockdown for Binstead Girlguides
Business community come together to support Ryde beach lifeguards
Share your Isle of Wight experiences of the impact of Covid-19 on sports (updated)
Watch Chuckles Brother message for Isle of Wight Covid-19 hero
Ventnor Community Foodbank now open on Saturdays and offering deliveries

Isle of Wight Opinion Pieces

Vaccines. An exploration of Social Media claims of what they do and don’t contain
Find out more about ‘The Dinosaur On Your Window Sill’
Jonathan Dodd: A glimpse of a possible future
In light of Coronavirus outbreak, helpful advice on ‘how everyone can to do their part’
Jonathan Dodd: Of Tunnels and Poles, Greasy or otherwise

Letter to the Editor

Open Letter to MP: Transparency over £10.5bn PPE middle men needed
Reader’s open letter to Isle of Wight MP: Do you condemn bullying behaviour of your Conservative colleague, Priti Patel?
Letter: ‘HS2 and why we should not silently accept this state sponsored ecocide’
Letter: Regional flight connectivity is vital for an Island only served by ferries
Anti-bullying Week: Childline there for parents worried their child is being bullied

Sports

Isle of Wight council to get £235,600 to improve cycling networks
Island Speedway may have been cancelled in 2020 but off track there was lots going on
Share your Isle of Wight experiences of the impact of Covid-19 on sports (updated)
Inspirational Isle of Wight sailor with cerebral palsy sets off on Atlantic Ocean race
John Cattle’s Skate Club voted as Best Isle of Wight Activity

The Arts

Album by 1980s Isle of Wight band to be released 36 years after split
Make your own Green Garlands with this Ryde Arts video from Tanya Goodwin and Holly Jolliffe
Isle of Wight psychedelic punk powerhouse, Fat Earthers release their latest single, Like Like Like
Major step forward for Independent Arts as new Creative Hub announced
Boojum&Snark successful in funding bid for three new art projects in Sandown

Travel

Councillor returns to fight against parking charges on Gurnard Esplanade 20 years later
Islanders question Cllr Ward’s ‘perception of reality’ slamming his comments about pedestrian crossing
Annual winter refit for FastCats Wight Ryde I and II now underway
Southampton Port’s £55m fifth terminal to benefit from Shore Power for 2021 cruise season
Unanimous support for Isle of Wight council to have powers to deal with pavement parking