Has Island Roads really reopened Undercliff Drive? Confusion over suggested diversion route (updated)
12, February 2025·1 min readAdmiral Nurses receive donation from Newchurch Male Voice Choir to aid dementia careThe Newchurch Male Voice Choir donates £1,881.11 to support Admiral Nurses' services
12, February 2025·3 min readConservative councillors accuse Alliance of ‘frittering away’ reserves (update 2)Conservatives claim the Alliance Group are "frittering away" reserves
12, February 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight Liberal Democrats express concerns over council’s budget proposalsConcerns mount as the council’s budget threatens affordable housing and voluntary services
11, February 2025·1 min readUnder The Bed Sale IW raises more than £40,000 for Isle of Wight artistsHuge congratulations to the organisers of the Under The Bed Sale IW! With over £40,000 raised for local artists, it was a fantastic success
11, February 2025·2 min readLabour unveils legislation to tackle water pollution by company bosses on the Isle of WightThe Labour Party introduces significant legislation to combat water pollution across the country
11, February 2025·1 min readStrings Bar and Venue nominated for Local Music Venue of the Year award: Vote todayStrings Bar and Venue receives nomination for Local Music Venue of the Year in Portsmouth. Cast your vote
11, February 2025·2 min readCommunity effort to protect Westridge Farm heads to the Royal Courts of JusticeElmfield residents’ fight to save Westridge Farm advances to the second highest court
11, February 2025·2 min readVentnor’s beach safety project: Councillors vote to consult the public over two optionsVentnor Town Council opts for a budget increase to sustain crucial Beach Safety Project, but will go out to the public with two options
11, February 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight Green Party voices concerns over budget proposals and council tax riseGreen Party highlights the impact of chronic underfunding on essential local services
11, February 2025·1 min read£13 million capital spending plan targets schools, highways and social care for Isle of WightCouncil faces financial uncertainty while committing to vital infrastructure and care initiatives
11, February 2025·2 min read£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillorCouncillor Karl Love urges swift action on Floating Bridge replacement amidst generator issues
11, February 2025·1 min readGovernment’s funding formula fails to account for Isle of Wight’s unique costsCouncillor Phil Jordan demands fair funding for the Isle of Wight Council's needs