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)
22, December 2023·2 min readLow voter turnout in Isle of Wight by-election as Conservatives hold seatConservative Ed Blake wins Isle of Wight Council seat in tight contest
21, December 2023·2 min readNew parking restrictions proposed for towns and villages across the Isle of WightIsle of Wight residents invited to comment on double yellow line proposals
21, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight dog training and exercise plans seek second chanceAfter initial refusal, new Isle of Wight dog walking site seeks approval
20, December 2023·1 min readVentnor and St Lawrence to elect new councillor in pre-Christmas by-electionVentnor prepares for by-election amidst Christmas rush to elect new councillor
20, December 2023·2 min readSolent Fuels refused planning permission after two years of operating from siteSolent Fuels' Newport depot hits roadblock with planning permission refusal
20, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight housing project near nature reserve withdrawn without explanationRyde housing proposal near a nature reserve scrapped amid strong objections.
20, December 2023·2 min readPlans for cliff-edge lodges in Bonchurch submitted amid landslide concernsThe applicant says ground stability issues had been examined through previous planning applications and a structural engineer’s statement confirms site is “capable of being developed”
19, December 2023·2 min readTotland Parish Council reveals upgrade plans for local recreation groundTotland recreation ground to get new facilities, including cycle park and toilets
19, December 2023·2 min readRyde Town Council agree to take on maintenance and cleaning of Isle of Wight’s busiest toiletsRyde Town Council have committed to taking the maintenance and cleaning of the new toilets on, and hope they will be open in January 2024
18, December 2023·1 min readGreen light for HSBC to deter trespassers by installing anti-climbing spikesHSBC in Newport receives permission to install anti-climbing spikes on roof
18, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight council to overhaul ‘most dangerous’ junction by removing hedgerowIsle of Wight tackles dangerous junction with removal of 200m protected hedgerow.
18, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight’s draft Island Planning Strategy faces scrutiny over infrastructure challengesIsle of Wight council revisits planning strategy taking into account recent flooding and sewage woes