Island People Agency hosts professional photoshoot for Isle of Wight acting or modelling talent (updated)
Councillor calls for ferries to be brought ‘under democratic control in line with Government’s strategic vision for trains and buses’ (updated)
12, January 2024·2 min readFormer owners of The Ocean Hotel lose appeal over clean-up directiveDerelict Sandown hotel clean-up imminent following lost court appeals
10, January 2024·1 min readPotential for electric ferry emerges as Floating Bridge review concludesDelayed Floating Bridge review costing £50k could lead to a new electric ferry between Cowes and East Cowes
10, January 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight parish councils to debate extra support for local Post OfficesParish councils might boost funds to save at-risk Isle of Wight Post Offices
10, January 2024·1 min readNew voter ID law leads to ballot refusal for some Isle of Wight residentsFour residents were denied votes in recent Isle of Wight council by-election due to lack of photo ID
10, January 2024·1 min readMajor turnaround: Newport’s Kebab House achieves highest hygiene ratingNewport's Kebab House celebrates a five-star food hygiene inspection
9, January 2024·2 min readCouncil apologises for distress caused by ‘failings’ in special education needs supportMother's complaint leads to a fine and corrective action by Isle of Wight council
9, January 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight Sainsbury’s wins appeal for 24-hour deliveries despite local concernsSainsbury's secures approval for all-hours deliveries, promising measures to reduce impact
8, January 2024·2 min readCouncillor Fuller discusses possible ‘exceptional circumstances’ for Isle of Wight planIf the Isle of Wight council goes down the route of requesting 'exceptional circumstances' it would have to start the process again
5, January 2024·1 min readFort Victoria: Isle of Wight council rejects plans for pier restoration and housingIWC planning officers say the development to restore the dilapidated Pier and build houses on the beach "would create urban sprawl"
5, January 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight food establishments rated in pre-Christmas hygiene inspectionsIsle of Wight retailers, restaurants, hotels and schools receive hygiene ratings, with many achieving high scores
5, January 2024·2 min readHygiene concerns at Ko-Sing prompt major clean-up and reinspection plansIsle of Wight's Ko-Sing takeaway vows improvements and readies for health re-inspection
5, January 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight sees tourist spending surge despite dip in visitor numbersTourist spending was up on the Isle of Wight last year, despite fewer visitors