Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
8, August 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight misses out on hosting 2024 Tour of Britain: Here’s whyThe Isle of Wight will not host the Tour of Britain's 2024 event, following the 2022 cancellation, leaving the council financially challenged
8, August 2023·1 min readNew development proposals: Northwood Village expansion plan returnsNotion+ housebuilders propose expanding a controversial Northwood development, bringing the total to 72 properties
8, August 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight’s Gigabit Island project nears completion with WightFibre’s expansion57,000 premises on the Isle of Wight can now access WightFibre's full-fibre broadband
8, August 2023·2 min readHelp shape the future of walking and cycling in Sandown, Shanklin and LakeResidents are invited to shape new walking and cycling infrastructure in Isle of Wight's Bay Area
8, August 2023·2 min readA triumph of community spirit: Ryde’s Historic Museum saved from financial perilLocal efforts, led by supporters like Hunter Davies, save Ryde's historic museum
8, August 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight college to expand with state-of-the-art digital centre and prototype labsNew laboratories and digital facilities are planned for Isle of Wight College’s Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advances Manufacturing And Marine
8, August 2023·5 min readMermaid Atlantic: Isle of Wight trio’s 3,000-mile journey for charity (podcast)Three Isle of Wight men are to brave the Atlantic in a charity rowing challenge. Listen to Xavier Baker talking to News OnTheWight
8, August 2023·1 min readLGA report: Council schools more likely to improve Ofsted rating than academiesResearch by the LGA shows council schools outperforming academies in Ofsted ratings
7, August 2023·2 min readCountry Watch team acts against dogs off leads after sheep attacks on the Isle of WightPolice in Hampshire and Isle of Wight warn dog walkers they could potentially face prosecution, after recent sheep attacks
7, August 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight’s Fort Victoria Pier restoration: New changes to the proposalsMajor changes to the Isle of Wight pier's restoration plan include removing proposed eateries and adding an oyster nursery
7, August 2023·2 min readCommunity demands action over Isle of Wight council’s handling of School Place PlanCouncillor Michael Lilley reassures St Mary’s School amid dissatisfaction over IW council's actions
7, August 2023·2 min readVentnor Cricket Club faces setback in bid to rent property year-roundIsle of Wight council has rejected Ventnor Cricket Club's year-round rental plan