Has Island Roads really reopened Undercliff Drive? Confusion over suggested diversion route (updated)
16, January 2025·1 min readRally planned in Newport as primary school closures raise concerns for staff and studentsUNISON and National Education Union prepare for rally against school closures on Saturday 25th January
16, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight youth services affected by postcode lottery, claims Liberal Democrat councillorIsle of Wight's postcode lottery affects young people's access to youth services says Councillor Lilley
16, January 2025·1 min readStrings Bar and Venue celebrates Independent Venue Week with diverse music lineupCelebrate grassroots music with a week of live performances at Strings Bar during Independent Venue Week
16, January 2025·4 min readRed Funnel announces 2025 Island Ambassadors and Supported Teams for talent sponsorshipRed Funnel selects 15 Island Ambassadors and 12 Supported Teams for 2025 sponsorship
16, January 2025·2 min readAction taken to revitalise derelict Esplanade Hotel on Sandown High StreetSandown Town Council supports Isle of Wight’s action on neglected hotel site
16, January 2025·1 min readFull Council adopts motion prioritising housing over land salesCouncil land sales are halted to prioritise relocatable and social rent housing options
16, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight cocktail bar plans face council rejection over mobile kitchensIsle of Wight's The Compass Bar faces planning rejection for mobile kitchen units
15, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight residents share struggles with GP appointments and long A&E waitsIsle of Wight residents report long waits for GP appointments and A&E services
15, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight councillor raises concerns over new 27-house development proposalProposed 27-house development prompts fears from councillor over infrastructure and community impact
15, January 2025·1 min readPrime Minister agrees Isle of Wight ferry services have ‘not been good enough’Isle of Wight ferry issues brought to light during Prime Minister’s Questions
15, January 2025·2 min readForest Road ‘Energy Recovery Facility’ finally signed off, after nine-year sagaCouncil say the Energy Recovery Facility has finally been officially 'successfully commissioned', but it comes nine years after plans were first announced. Here's the background
15, January 2025·2 min readWhat January Full Council meetings mean for devolution and school closures on the Isle of WightIn 19 years of reporting Isle of Wight news, we can't remember a time when there were three Full Council meetings in one month