£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
24, October 2024·2 min readShanklin Theatre seeks to replace corroded windows with heritage-style framesShanklin Theatre pushes for urgent window replacement to protect historic building's integrity
24, October 2024·2 min readRenewed opposition to proposed new housing development in NewportLandscape Lane's proposed housing development meets community backlash over safety and wildlife
23, October 2024·1 min readFormer Cowes funeral directors could be transformed into a three-storey family homeDisused Cowes funeral home proposed to become three-storey house with modern amenities
23, October 2024·2 min readFort Victoria Pier’s rejuvenation plans face backlash at Planning AppealPublic inquiry hears strong opposition to proposed rejuvenation of Fort Victoria Pier
22, October 2024·1 min readPublic inquiry starts for Fort Victoria Pier mixed-use developmentAn public planning inquiry begins to deliberate a mixed-use development at Fort Victoria Pier
22, October 2024·2 min readWight Building Materials seeks extended timeline for Arreton quarry restorationApplication to extend Quarry land restoration to 2026 due to Isle of Wight economic shifts
21, October 2024·4 min readParents and pupils protest against proposed closure of six Isle of Wight schoolsNewport sees parent-led protest against potential closure of six local schools
21, October 2024·2 min readTrade union vows to fight against ‘flawed’ Isle of Wight school proposalsUnison's Isle of Wight secretary criticises school plans, calls for reconsideration
21, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight school closures raise concerns of social inequality and mental strainCouncillors address social inequality and mental wellbeing in Isle of Wight school closure plans debate
18, October 2024·1 min readCouncil urges ‘compassion and kindness’ in discussions over proposed Isle of Wight school closures (updated)School closure proposals spark considerable interest and debate on the Isle of Wight
18, October 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight residents raise concerns about proposed primary school closuresIslanders question council on school closure proposals during engaging public scrutiny meeting
18, October 2024·1 min readNew bid for Freshwater site conversion despite local resistanceFreshwater garage may become an office, facing opposition after three conversion failures