Isle of Wight council needs an extra £10-24m each year to support extra costs of delivering services on the Island
Councillor Karl Love resigns from Alliance Group, citing concerns over devolution and decision-making (updated)
30, August 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight National Landscape warns of CO2 pipeline’s ‘devastating impacts’Isle of Wight's National Landscape Partnership warns against environmental damage from proposed Solent CO2 Pipeline
30, August 2024·3 min readLast chance to contribute to Isle of Wight’s biodiversity conservation planIf you care about the conservation of the Isle of Wight's biodiversity, make sure you take part in the Nature Survey by Sunday
30, August 2024·1 min readChildren master lifesaver techniques with Ryde Beach Lifeguards programmeIsle of Wight's Rookie Lifeguards programme equips children with crucial beach safety skills
30, August 2024·1 min readWightlink’s Green Innovation Fund grants £7,500 for new electric beach buggyWightlink grant supports local charity with eco-friendly beach transport
30, August 2024·3 min readTransition to new schools and academic pressure top concerns in Childline sessionsNew academic year brings anxiety, with many seeking Childline's support
30, August 2024·1 min readRT Café Grill wins ‘Best New Restaurant in the UK’ at British Restaurant AwardsFlying the flag for the Isle of Wight once again, Chef Robert Thompson's RT Café Grill is crowned Best New Restaurant in the UK
29, August 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight council leader seeks MPs’ support for review of ferry servicesCouncil Leader Phil Jordan writes to MPs for support in Government reviewing Isle of Wight’s ferry services
29, August 2024·2 min readThe Terrace Yarmouth welcomes Michelin-starred Matthew Tomkinson as new Head ChefAcclaimed chef Matthew Tomkinson set to craft seasonal menus as The Terrace's new Head Chef
29, August 2024·2 min readRetiree leads community effort to clean up neglected Sandown Battery GardensCommunity-led cleanup at Sandown Battery Gardens highlights council's delay in upkeep
29, August 2024·2 min readPetition against ExxonMobil’s Solent CO2 Pipeline passes 26,000 signaturesIsle of Wight community's response to the CO2 Pipeline plan grows with more than 26,000 signing the petition
29, August 2024·3 min readHose Rhodes Dickson donates £1,000 to Freshwater’s new Skatepark projectA generous donation from Hose Rhodes Dickson brings Freshwater's skatepark dream closer to reality
28, August 2024·1 min readDocumentary short film brings Isle of Wight Scooter Rally to life for allRelive the Isle of Wight Scooter Rally through a local filmmaker's lens