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Many readers will remember the case of Couthy Butts, the last remaining Georgian workers cottages on the Isle of Wight,...
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Readers may remember the Wickes Building with Pride competition that we wrote about last week. Well, organisers of the competition...
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The gang at Vintage Vacations are bringing more good press to the Island.
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The Isle of Wight council's Constitution states that petitions require over 2,500 signatures (made in person on paper) in order to be brought to Full Council meetings as an official agenda item.
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Regular readers of VentnorBlog will remember that last month Chris Jarman from Freshwater Court and a merry band of volunteers...
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1000s of new trees to be planted across the Island over the coming years thanks to a return of funding.
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The Independents say it’s nonsensical for Cllr Whitehouse to suggest the leader of the council should not accept the role (it's only 5% of his working hours, they say), adding that it will provide a voice in some of the most important forums in British politics for Isle of Wight issues.
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The Victorian Society has welcomed the news that repair work will begin on Cowes' historic hammerhead crane after English Heritage provided £76,000.
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Cowes Hammerhead Crane gets funding boost from English Heritage to help push the much needed repairs forward. More to come on the story later today.
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Congratulations to all involved, it's great to have some good news stories
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Just get on the phone to the Isle of Wight Bee Keepers Association if you spot a swarm of bees.
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The situation is getting desperate as two more break-ins at the former hospital are recorded. Friends call for the Isle of Wight council to take urgent action to protect this iconic building.
