£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)
13, February 2025·3 min readWildheart Animal Sanctuary’s Zeb Fisher nominated for VisitEngland Tourism Superstar awardWildheart Animal Sanctuary's Zeb Fisher is nominated for the VisitEngland Tourism Superstar award. Vote now
7, February 2025·2 min readEnvironment Agency announces community events for Shanklin and Yaverland Coastal Defence SchemesJoin the conversation on coastal protection with events in Sandown Bay and online
3, February 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight property owners face further action after failing to improve ‘eyesore’Owners of a dilapidated Sandown property face further legal action after ignored repairs
28, January 2025·1 min readSandown Carnival announces new date for Easter fireworks displaySandown Carnival's spectacular fireworks display has been re-scheduled
27, January 2025·1 min readTribute paid to Sandown man following New Year’s Eve collisionThe family of Jason Nicholls pays tribute to him after a tragic accident in Sandown and ask people to refrain from leaving hurtful social media comments
24, January 2025·1 min readWight Aviation Museum welcomes Andrew Hall Jones as Spartan aircraft returns homeAndrew Hall Jones visited the Wight Aviation Museum to assess displays for his father's aircraft
20, January 2025·2 min readThe challenges facing Sandown Carnival: declining cash donations and relocation needsSandown Carnival confronts cash donation decline and need to secure a new venue for float storage by end of 2025
16, January 2025·2 min readAction taken to revitalise derelict Esplanade Hotel on Sandown High StreetSandown Town Council supports Isle of Wight’s action on neglected hotel site
14, January 2025·2 min readFire-ravaged seafront hotel set for potential redevelopment into residential unitsA proposal has been made to replace a fire-damaged Sandown hotel with apartments
13, January 2025·2 min readInvestment in Sandown’s PlayZone project aims to promote community engagementSandown Town Council's football and netball pitch project aims to benefit the community
8, January 2025·2 min readLetter: I fled domestic violence, but found myself in unsafe temporary accommodationThis reader shares their harrowing experience navigating the inadequate homeless support system
8, January 2025·1 min readRyde and Sandown Beach Lifeguards open applications for 2025 summer seasonApplications are now open for Ryde and Sandown Beach Lifeguards for the summer 2025 season