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New hope for Ventnor’s Skatepark as positive talks resume: Volunteers sought for ‘DIY SOS’ meanwhile project
New hope for Ventnor’s Skatepark as positive talks resume: Volunteers sought for ‘DIY SOS’ meanwhile project
29, March 2023·2 min readDevelopers seek government intervention after council fails to decide on Cowes seafront homes planDevelopers frustrated by Isle of Wight council's lack of decision on Cowes seafront homes plan seek government intervention, citing safety concerns
28, March 2023·1 min readEstate agent reports quiet market for hotels and guest houses on the Isle of WightThe property has been on the market for over a year, but has had no interest from any of the viewings which have taken place
28, March 2023·2 min readAlum Bay beach only accessible by chairlift amid safety concerns about stepsThe council is currently assessing repair costs and hopes to have the steps operational again as soon as possible
28, March 2023·1 min readNew family homes proposed near rural primary schoolLocal farmers propose building three characterful homes near Arreton Primary School to meet the need for family housing
24, March 2023·1 min readSeasonal transformation: Village Hall to offer cool space for social hubNorthwood Parish Council's warm space evolves into a cool hub, fostering year-round social interaction and support
24, March 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight ambulance delays: Tragic death sparks urgent investigationIsle of Wight's ambulance crisis escalates as demand surpasses capacity, leading to extended response times and the investigation of a death
23, March 2023·2 min readHistoric England designates East Dene grounds as Grade II listedHistoric England said it was it keen to talk with to the new owners, to find a suitable scheme
23, March 2023·2 min read1Leisure to increase membership fees by 10 per cent: Here’s what you need to knowIsle of Wight's 1Leisure Centres will increase membership fees by 10 per cent in April, affecting new members. Existing members benefit from a 'price for life' scheme
23, March 2023·2 min readUKSA to relocate to historic Victoria Barracks as part of East Cowes regeneration planThe move, approved by the Isle of Wight council, will see the derelict former royal barracks become the new base for the UKSA
23, March 2023·2 min readRyde residents demand answers as Pennyfeathers development faces yet another delay”Residents and officials in Ryde continue to speak out against the controversial Pennyfeathers development, which faces further delays
23, March 2023·2 min readUnclear whether 10 per cent funding uplift announced by PM is ‘new money’, says council leaderThe PM announced a 10 per cent uplift in funding for the Isle of Wight council, but it's not clear whether that's new money
22, March 2023·1 min readControversial Pennyfeathers housing development still undecided after marathon council meetingThe Isle of Wight council's planning committee postponed the decision on the Pennyfeathers housing development after a long meeting