Fate decided for plans to convert five homes into ‘Residential Children and Parent Assessment Centre’
£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)
2, November 2024·2 min readSandown to benefit from new launderette as Isle of Wight council gives green lightCommunity gains as Isle of Wight council approves beneficial launderette in Sandown
1, November 2024·1 min readJoin the next mission for a greener Isle of Wight at TFMZ’s Open Space eventTFMZ's next gathering in Sandown sets the stage for Isle of Wight's green future
31, October 2024·2 min readBeekeeper successfully relocates 50,000 honeybees from wastewater siteLater in November, they will be transferred to their new permanent home at Ventnor Botanic Garden
21, October 2024·1 min readTogether For Mission Zero invites residents to help shape Isle of Wight’s carbon-neutral strategyIsle of Wight's residents invited to unite to drive forward the Mission Zero strategy
10, October 2024·2 min readSandown property owners fined £8,000 for negligence after ignoring repair orderOwners fined after neglecting repairs on derelict Sandown building
1, October 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight council acts on derelict Ocean Hotel with emergency powersCouncil secures Ocean Hotel in Sandown to prevent further trespassing and vandalism
30, September 2024·1 min readFlood alert for Eastern Yar: Environment Agency advises vigilance after heavy rainEnvironment Agency monitors Eastern Yar, advises against driving or walking through floods
28, September 2024·1 min readEnvironment Agency issues flood alert for Eastern Yar ahead of heavy rainsEastern Yar on flood alert after month's worth of rain in five days
24, September 2024·2 min readListen: How Zoe Portsmouth’s boxing journey is inspiring Isle of Wight’s girls and young women (podcast)Zoe Portsmouth's dedication to youth boxing shines in local filmmaker's documentary. Listen to our conversation with Zoe about her journey
19, September 2024·2 min readShanklin Theatre hosts bay area regeneration plan presentation with community inputShanklin regeneration presented, focusing on infrastructure, economic growth and community well-being
18, September 2024·1 min readSandown Brownies raise £510 for Mountbatten Hospice in memory of Sam AlabasterCommunity effort by Sandown Brownies supports local hospice with quiz night fundraiser
17, September 2024·1 min readSandown could see new home through conversion of a former commercial premisesRear of High Street premises could convert into residential unit