The Head of Planning at Isle of Wight Council, Wendy Perera, has her name on a paper that proposes she should have the ultimate choice of whether planning applications are discussed publicly, or decided in private.
The Ultra 40 Challenge is the brainchild of fitness instructor Julie Dixon and Centre supporter Martin Scotcher, as well as coinciding with their milestone birthdays it celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Sports Centre.
Cowes RNLI lifeboat had an exceptionally busy Cowes Week on Sunday, dealing with four separate emergencies on a wind-swept Solent, each occasion with Neil Archer at the helm.
Over the past five years, there have been 65 deaths at the south east coast during the summer months of June, July and August – more than at any other time of the year.
Ventnor Arts Club will be hosting a celebration of Danny Boyle’s seminal Trainspotting films and Iggy Pop’s 70th year during the Fringe Festival. Tickets are limited so book now.
For some, especially in farming, upgrading equipment and processes to drive efficiency, reduce costs and increase standards will be the key say the CLA.
After a few of the shops in Pier Street, Ventnor got together to make the most of a recent road closure - putting out some bunting and chairs to enjoy the sun - a spoilsport called into Island Roads to complain, saying, "It's untidy"! Can you believe it?
Cllr Geoff Brodie says over 400 households on the Pan Meadows estate have been subject to a 50%+ hike in the estate service charges levied by the management company. He has been attempting to seek answers but promises of action have not been forthcoming.