Rural traditions kept alive by Brighstone Primary School as dancers charm crowd at 62nd Shorwell Midsummer Fair
New form of local democracy proposed by resident discontented with the way the parish council has been run
Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
Letter: Southern Vectis festival buses bypassed for cheaper regular service by festival-goers: With unfortunate consequences
21, August 2023·1 min readTown centre protection: Why Isle of Wight’s new Premier branch was refusedIsle of Wight council rejects a new Premier store to protect town-centre retail
18, August 2023·1 min read31 more homes proposed on Place Road: Cowes development continuesIsle of Wight's housing growth continues with Bourne Developments unveiling phase two
17, August 2023·2 min readCommunity hopeful as Totland Pier’s Bay Cafe submits alcohol licence applicationThe Bay Café on Totland Pier may soon reopen, following a new application for an alcohol licence
16, August 2023·2 min readYarmouth’s regeneration project: A moral bid for community and growthYarmouth Town Council has bid to revitalise an old school, boosting community and jobs
16, August 2023·2 min readThe Noodle Pot faces hygiene issues: Council inspection reveals pest problemThey've been working hard on improvements and await re-inspection
16, August 2023·1 min readVillage transformation: Derelict former pub to make way for new homesIsle of Wight council say it is of public benefit to demolish the derelict pub and redevelop the site
16, August 2023·1 min readPublic meeting to hear more about Ventnor’s seawall repairs and proposed replacement Cascade railingsIf you want to hear more or ask questions about the proposed replacement railings, or the work taking place to the seawall in Ventnor, make sure you attend this meeting
15, August 2023·1 min readVentnor Town Council delays decision on Town Crier: Residents to decideVentnor Town Council will hold the town crier plans, seeking residents' views on potential costs first
15, August 2023·1 min readVentnor Town Council reduces number of meetings due to staff shortagesThe change is due to not being able to replace the clerk and other staffing issues
14, August 2023·1 min readTown Crier position proposed for Ventnor: An historic revival?Ventnor on the Isle of Wight may soon revive the honorary town crier position
13, August 2023·3 min readLake’s ‘ramshackle’ development faces council enforcement actionIsle of Wight Council targets an unauthorised expansion at Lake, issuing enforcement notice
13, August 2023·2 min readUnveiling Isle of Wight’s latest food hygiene ratings: From zero to fiveFind out how your favourite Isle of Wight restaurants and food trucks scored in recent inspections