4, November 2025·2 min readEast Cowes Jhoots Pharmacy staff unpaid for three months, council member revealsSignificant impact on residents as Jhoots pharmacies face unexpected closures, says councillor
28, October 2025·4 min readUrgent investigation called for after Isle of Wight hotel fire response (updated)Isle of Wight councillor demands inquiry into fire service following Cygnet Hotel blaze
26, September 2025·2 min readNew fire station approved for East Cowes to replace demolished facilityApproval granted for new fire station in East Cowes, replacing a demolished facility
24, September 2025·4 min readConflicting views on LGR proposal spark debate among Isle of Wight councillorsCouncillor Jordan said Councillor Love's recent remarks about council meetings are "wholly inaccurate"
11, September 2025·3 min readIsle of Wight Council’s £60,000 spending on Floating Bridge consultants criticised as unnecessaryEast Cowes councillor condemns costly review process for Floating Bridge replacement strategy
1, September 2025·1 min readCommunity gathers for RNLI boat naming in East Cowes, honouring a generous legacyEast Cowes hosts RNLI lifeboat naming ceremony, honouring the McFarland family legacy
15, August 2025·2 min readDavid Maclean faces scrutiny for missing meetings as children’s services committee convenesEducation committee councillor David Maclean faces pressure to evaluate his position
18, July 2025·2 min readReform UK’s Caroline Gladwin questioned over ‘appalling living conditions’ of her rental flatAn Isle of Wight councillor receives backlash for being labelled a ‘rogue landlord’ during a council meeting
15, July 2025·2 min readCouncillor criticises Isle of Wight consultation over Cowes Floating Bridge replacementNew consultation over Cowes Floating Bridge replacement has sparked criticism from locals
13, June 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight councillor criticises County Hall for mishandling Floating Bridge issuesCouncillor Karl Love criticises the Isle of Wight Council for delays in the Floating Bridge replacement process
11, June 2025·2 min readCouncillor Spink claims unlawful advice given during chairperson election at County HallCouncillor Peter Spink raises concerns about lawful advice during Isle of Wight's chairperson vote
30, May 2025·2 min readCowes Floating Bridge: IWC briefing note outlines next steps in Medina River crossing plansNew plans and expert involvement is revealed for the Cowes floating bridge replacement