New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
17, January 2025·4 min readSelf Love Festival: Join the mini-festival dedicated to self-empowermentExperience transformative events and workshops dedicated to self-love leading up to Valentine’s Day
17, January 2025·3 min readEnter now for the IW Chamber Business Awards 2025 and celebrate your success (updated)The IW Chamber Business Awards 2025 celebrate Island business excellence—enter before 31st January
17, January 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight’s draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy gains DEFRA approvalThe draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy on the Isle of Wight is now open again for public feedback
17, January 2025·2 min readNew cafe development in Bembridge could create local jobs and attract touristsKingsmere in Bembridge could see a new cafe, generating local employment and tourism
17, January 2025·1 min readEast Cowes Town Council votes to increase precept for vital community projectsA small precept rise will help save the Esplanade paddling pool and other amenities, East Cowes Town Council
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