Globe-trotting Islander musician comes home to perform at Fairest Isle Festival of Early and Baroque Music
Totland Post Office saved by joint funding from Totland Parish Council and Island Community Ventures Ltd (updated)
Totland Post Office saved by joint funding from Totland Parish Council and Island Community Ventures Ltd (updated)
Isle of Wight planning policy revision seeks to balance landowner influence in large development objections
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
10, May 2023·1 min readRyde’s banking landscape shifts as Natwest prepares for complete building strip outRyde's Natwest branch faces stripping-out following closure, marking escalating decline of the Island's banking providers
10, May 2023·1 min readNew eco-housing plans for Cowes: Wildlife enhancements at the heart of plansThree Gates Ltd proposes a sustainable housing project in Cowes, prioritising eco-friendly features and wildlife
10, May 2023·2 min read22 per cent of food waste still going into black bins (updated)Isle of Wight council encourages residents to consider minimising their food waste, or at least put unwanted food into the food caddy to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions
9, May 2023·1 min readRenewable energy boost on horizon as GKN Aerospace reveals solar farm planGKN Aerospace proposes a solar farm at its Isle of Wight base, boosting local green energy
5, May 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight hotel’s alfresco dining plans spark highway safety concernsAlbion Hotel's alfresco dining proposal stirs highway safety concerns, potentially splitting Freshwater Bay cul-de-sac
4, May 2023·1 min readVentnor Town Council joins No Mow May movement: A boost for bees and insects awaitsVentnor Town Council supports No Mow May, encouraging biodiversity by letting 15 of their 18 green spaces flourish
4, May 2023·1 min readCloser to home: Isle of Wight’s £10m Community Diagnostic Centre promises quicker access to tests and treatmentsIsle of Wight unveils plans for £10m Community Diagnostic Centre, enhancing healthcare access with advanced facilities by mid-2024
4, May 2023·1 min readWhy the Isle of Wight is out of sync with England’s local electionsIsle of Wight's distinct voting cycle sees it absent from England's 2023 local council elections. Here's why
4, May 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight planning committee voting records under scrutiny amid accusations of populismIsle of Wight Planning Committee faces scrutiny over alleged populist voting, sparking debate on transparency
4, May 2023·1 min readReviving Sandown High Street: New proposal aims to balance housing and commerceThe Conkletons' revised proposal for former Lloyds TSB site combines housing and retail
3, May 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight town council embraces change: New mayor aims for harmony amidst tensionsYarmouth Town Council welcomes a new mayor, and new deputy mayor, seeking unity amid recent turbulence
3, May 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight council disbands Covid emergency response group: A sign of progressIsle of Wight Council disbands the Local Outbreak Engagement Board, signifying progress as Covid-19 response shifts to normalcy