Arts Council England announces next generation of Music Hubs in the South West, including the Isle of Wight
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min readPlans dropped for East Dene estate aparthotel conversion after local backlashEast Dene's aparthotel plans withdrawn after community and heritage groups voice opposition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
4, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight residents rally to fund legal challenge over Westridge Farm developmentCampaign requires more funds for potential High Court case over local development
3, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight College gears up for modernisation with building demolitionsTwo old buildings at the college to make way for new educational advancements