‘We won’t get to choose whether or not we want Devolution, it is going to happen’, says council leader
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
30, October 2024·2 min readIndependent Arts charity launches first art sale to boost wellbeing on the IslandArt exhibition at Newport Creative Hub supports Island wellbeing charity. Pop in before 25th November to view the work
30, October 2024·1 min readMountbatten CEO highlights need for hospice funding in autumn budgetMountbatten CEO demands crucial hospice funding in upcoming budget
29, October 2024·2 min readMobile circumcision surgeon pleads guilty to 25 offences, including actual bodily harm and cruelty to childrenHe was struck off whilst working at Southampton General Hospital, but continued with his mobile circumcision service
29, October 2024·4 min readMedina Estuary microplastic levels alarm University of Manchester studyStudy reveals severe microplastic pollution in Isle of Wight's Medina Estuary
29, October 2024·2 min readSmokefree Generation Programme aims to combat smoking addiction on the Isle of WightIsle of Wight council addresses smoking, the leading preventable death cause, with a new plan
29, October 2024·1 min readCCTV appeal following forced entry, vandalism and theft at Longshoreman’s MuseumPolice release CCTV image and call for public help in Ventnor museum burglary and vandalism case
29, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight barn conversion appeal challenges National Landscape concernsRefused barn conversion on the Isle of Wight escalates to an appeal over landscape impact
29, October 2024·1 min readSouthern Water executives pedal for charity in Isle of Wight bike rideExecutives complete a 65-kilometre charity bike ride on the Isle of Wight, raising funds for local causes
29, October 2024·1 min readStrings Bar and Venue from Isle of Wight nominated for Grassroots Champion AwardIsland's Strings Bar and Venue shortlisted for 'Grassroots Champion' title at the 2024 Live Awards
29, October 2024·2 min readVeterans and service members to receive free SWR train journeys during Remembrance eventsSWR honours military personnel with free travel to Remembrance Sunday events
29, October 2024·1 min read£200,000 investment sees modern facility for Needles Coastguard in FreshwaterFreshwater's Needles Coastguard team gets a significant upgrade with a new station
29, October 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight teenage angler honoured with Wightlink Most Responsible Angler AwardJay Smith, a 15-year-old from Ryde, wins award for responsible angling on Isle of Wight