8, April 2026·3 min readIsle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East CowesA six-year community effort brings an SR-N4 hovercraft propeller closer to its permanent home
30, March 2026·2 min readEast Cowes community turns out for spring beach cleanTwenty-five volunteers cleaned East Cowes esplanade and woodland on a blustery Sunday
23, March 2026·1 min readAllied Pharmacy takes over former Jhoots siteNew pharmacy opens today (Monday) taking over former Jhoots premises
16, March 2026·2 min readCouncillor objects to ‘ugly’ flat roof extension planned for Victorian guardhouse in East CowesEast Cowes councillor calls guardhouse extension plans 'destructive' as public consultation opens
10, March 2026·3 min readIsle of Wight councillors identify urgent need to cut school places and potentially close schoolsPlans to address declining school enrolment and financial deficits delayed until after local elections
7, March 2026·3 min readAlbany Green transformation begins with great plans for community spaceEast Cowes celebrates the start of transformative works at Albany Green
26, February 2026·6 min readIsle of Wight Council’s budget debate: A roundupIsle of Wight Council faces serious financial distress despite parking charge removals and budget adjustments
18, February 2026·2 min readProposed Floating Bridge charges for under 19s raises concernsWith a saver card, the Floating Bridge crossings will cost 30p for under 19s
5, February 2026·3 min readNew ferry plans progress as Isle of Wight Council establishes Floating Bridge working groupThe council's new ferry project progresses with committed stakeholders and expert consultants involved
21, January 2026·2 min readLionheart School expands to provide support for children with complex high anxietyIsle of Wight to expand Lionheart School, adding 60 places for children with complex high anxiety
16, December 2025·2 min readAddressing deprivation: Isle of Wight councillor emphasises need for targeted youth servicesIsle of Wight councillor highlights urgent need for improved youth services
1, December 2025·1 min readWorld AIDS Day encourages reflection on HIV impact and ongoing prevention effortsCouncillor Karl Love calls for awareness, prevention and open conversations on World AIDS Day