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)
11, December 2023·1 min readPremium alcohol could soon complement ice creams at seaside cafeShoreside Cafe in East Cowes applies to expand menu with select alcoholic drinks
8, December 2023·2 min readNo sudden overhaul for Isle of Wight mental health services in upcoming mergerNo dramatic changes expected for local mental health provision after NHS merger
8, December 2023·2 min readPlanning dilemma for couple using Isle of Wight stable conversion as homeCouple on Isle of Wight seek temporary permission to stay in holiday home
8, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight preschool achieves ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating in all areasImpeccable behaviour and excellent teaching secure 'Outstanding' Ofsted report for local preschool
7, December 2023·3 min readIsle of Wight woman battles persistent leaks in Southern Housing PropertyStroke survivor's home suffers due to leaks; calls for Southern Housing repair
6, December 2023·1 min readPlans dropped for East Dene estate aparthotel conversion after local backlashEast Dene's aparthotel plans withdrawn after community and heritage groups voice opposition
6, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight council rejects Cowes houses plan for being ‘sterile and bland’Council denies Queens Road development, prioritising Cowes' Victorian aesthetic over modern plans
6, December 2023·2 min read‘Sticking plasters’ being used to fix Isle of Wight’s dental crisisA new mobile dental bus is coming to the Island in the New Year providing treatments to residents on a prioritised needs basis
5, December 2023·2 min readBembridge set for expansion with 130 new homes planned in Captiva’s Middleton DevelopmentCaptiva Homes plans over 100 new properties on Bembridge greenfield site earmarked for housing by the Isle of Wight council in 2018
5, December 2023·2 min readThe Buddle Inn announces refurbishment plans for boutique B&B transformationIsle of Wight pub set for spring reopening with boutique B&B rooms
5, December 2023·2 min readProposed Isle of Wight Planning Strategy reduction could see fewer new homes (updated)The draft Island Planning Strategy reduces the number of new homes target after extensive review
4, December 2023·1 min readNew craft ale bar set to quench East Cowes’ thirst for locally brewed alesCraft ale bar on Clarence Road receives council's conditional permission to operate