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9, October 2023·1 min readHistoric Isle of Wight rail station eyes modern upgrade while preserving heritageIsle of Wight's Brading Station is joining the 21st Century with plans for train time displays and an audio announcement system
9, October 2023·1 min readCouncillors urge progress on stalled Island Planning StrategyIt's thought the draft plan will go to January’s full council meeting, but even then could take two more years before being fully ratified and adopted
9, October 2023·1 min readFrom photos to poultry: Newport’s empty shopfront set for transformationUnoccupied Newport centre building on St James's Street may morph into a chicken shop, enhancing local dining options
6, October 2023·2 min readHighest paid Isle of Wight council officer departs, after senior management reviewA total of six officers have now left, with the Regeneration Team hardest hit
6, October 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight Espresso Coffee Company approved for strategic Newport Harbour developmentIsle of Wight Espresso Company plans exciting Newport Harbour expansion, becoming a ‘destination’
6, October 2023·1 min readComparing the rising cost of Isle of Wight parking vs the MainlandIsle of Wight council hiked parking charges are sparking public dismay and outpacing nearby mainland rates
6, October 2023·1 min readUnexpected revenue dip in Isle of Wight’s council’s car parking income revealedIsle of Wight council may fall £293,000 short in parking revenue by March 2024
6, October 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight council greenlights residential transformation of former Plumbing StoreFormer Ryde High Street plumbing shop set for a residential transformation following council approval
5, October 2023·1 min readNew approved Isle of Wight cycle hub promises enhanced facilities for cyclistsNew approved Isle of Wight cycle hub promises enhanced facilities for cyclists
5, October 2023·1 min readNewport’s Community Council backs extended free parking to support local businessNewport's selective free hourly parking, initiated to bolster local trade, is extended
4, October 2023·1 min readNewport housing expansion sparks traffic and safety concerns among localsLocals fear traffic woes and safety risks with Newport's housing expansion
4, October 2023·1 min readNational Pride’s vision: Transforming former school site into affordable housingIsle of Wight council deliberates sale of former school site to National Pride for housing development, awaiting planning permission