Globe-trotting Islander musician comes home to perform at Fairest Isle Festival of Early and Baroque Music
Globe-trotting Islander musician comes home to perform at Fairest Isle Festival of Early and Baroque Music
Isle of Wight planning policy revision seeks to balance landowner influence in large development objections
Globe-trotting Islander musician comes home to perform at Fairest Isle Festival of Early and Baroque Music
Multiple arrests made as Island police tackle stalking, driving under the influence and other traffic offences
Newport collision involving stolen vehicle leads to arrest: Police appeal for dashcam footage (updated)
Ventnor Town Council introduces free Saturday parking to boost local trade following landslide road closure
21, June 2023·2 min readFly-tipping incidents on the Isle of Wight rise to more than 900 in last yearIsle of Wight sees fly-tipping rise, prompting council to initiate fines and preventative measures
21, June 2023·1 min readFormer playground to alleviate parking woes at Island VI FormIsland VI Form College proposes utilising redundant playground space for improved parking facilities
21, June 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight’s oldest amusement park eyes late-night operationBlackgang Chine proposes extended hours, diverse activities, and longer alcohol licensing to enhance visitor experiences
21, June 2023·1 min readTransformation of vacant shop: A boost for retail and residential market says agentRyde's Shoe Zone premises poised for rejuvenation with proposed flats and a smaller retail outlet
20, June 2023·2 min readCowes Town Council pays £5,000 for breaching Equalities Act in toilet facility case (updated)Cowes Town Council is to pay £5,000, having violated the Equalities Act over a disabled toilet’s accessibility
20, June 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight health organisation announces ‘mutually agreed resignation scheme’ amid major cutbacksIsle of Wight Integrated Care Board is having to find £8.7m worth of cuts
17, June 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight primary school closures debacle: A question of competence?Isle of Wight Council faces scrutiny after reversing proposed primary school closures
16, June 2023·2 min readVentnor Town Council grapples with accusations of bullying and censorship (updated)Former deputy mayor suggests Ventnor Town Council adopt a controversial new motto amidst allegations of bullying and censorship
16, June 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight council demonstrates high standard in planning application decisions report revealsIsle of Wight council's planning department excels in decision-making, inspiring confidence among Islanders, says report
16, June 2023·2 min readInclusive yet improving: Ofsted inspection prompts curriculum overhaul at primary schoolThe primary school is addressing its lowered Ofsted rating with rigorous improvement plans
15, June 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight council greenlights Tapnell’s tourism pods despite controversyIsle of Wight's Tapnell Farm is set to replace bell tents with 32 new, spacious pods - a decision sparking much debate
14, June 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight council delays verdict on controversial housing planBembridge's contentious housing development decision is deferred due to a public notice oversight