Globe-trotting Islander musician comes home to perform at Fairest Isle Festival of Early and Baroque Music
Totland Post Office saved by joint funding from Totland Parish Council and Island Community Ventures Ltd (updated)
Totland Post Office saved by joint funding from Totland Parish Council and Island Community Ventures Ltd (updated)
Isle of Wight planning policy revision seeks to balance landowner influence in large development objections
Multiple arrests made as Island police tackle stalking, driving under the influence and other traffic offences
Newport collision involving stolen vehicle leads to arrest: Police appeal for dashcam footage (updated)
Ventnor Town Council introduces free Saturday parking to boost local trade following landslide road closure
24, January 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council’s historic loans: a glimpse into decades of borrowingCompared to other parts of the country, the Isle of Wight council's long-term loan debts are below the average
24, January 2024·1 min readControversial Bembridge housing development gets green light with revised affordabilityDeveloper agrees to 25% discount on new homes after Isle of Wight councillor protest
24, January 2024·1 min readGovernment funding secures lower-than-market home prices on Isle of WightIsle of Wight council approves greenfield site for much-needed housing development
24, January 2024·2 min readCrossFit IOW reveals plans to transform Sandown garage into fitness hubCrossFit IOW intends to transform a Sandown workshop into a thriving fitness gym
23, January 2024·1 min readFormer Isle of Wight hotel’s transformation into a house put on holdPlans for Ventnor Towers Hotel's transition to a house abruptly come to halt
23, January 2024·2 min readResidents seek new accommodation as Nursing Home announces closureIsle of Wight nursing home set to close, leaving 18 residents looking for alternative care
22, January 2024·2 min readPotential Newport housing boost with 200 new homes, with some for key workers, proposed (updated)Newport could see 200 new homes with key worker accommodation if approved
22, January 2024·1 min readPlanning officers recommend conditional approval for contentious Bembridge housing schemeThere were more than 600 objections to the plans for 56 new homes in Bembridge
18, January 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council tax support scheme changes could affect the most vulnerable residentsHardship fund scrapped for higher council tax discount, a controversial change for Islanders
18, January 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight Council pledges support for ‘Debate Not Hate’ to curb abuseIsle of Wight councillors and staff confront challenges of disrespectful conduct
18, January 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight council finds common ground on future decision-making processIsle of Wight council agrees on steps towards a possible committee system
17, January 2024·2 min readCouncil admits limited options for improving troubled Floating Bridge serviceCouncil report reveals the struggles to improve on efficiency of the Cowes Floating Bridge