‘We won’t get to choose whether or not we want Devolution, it is going to happen’, says council leader
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
17, January 2024·2 min readCouncil admits limited options for improving troubled Floating Bridge serviceCouncil report reveals the struggles to improve on efficiency of the Cowes Floating Bridge
15, January 2024·4 min readNew police station opens in Cowes, with plans to increase police presenceCowes unveils a new police station, marking progress in improving local police visibility
12, January 2024·1 min readTemporary Red Jet timetable expansion during seven-week East Cowes upgradesLate-night Red Jet services added during essential Isle of Wight ferry works, as some late night vehicle crossing are cancelled
10, January 2024·1 min readPotential for electric ferry emerges as Floating Bridge review concludesDelayed Floating Bridge review costing £50k could lead to a new electric ferry between Cowes and East Cowes
9, January 2024·1 min readTrafalgar Court window upgrades underway in Cowes, explains Sovereign HousingWinter board-up at Trafalgar Court is part of planned window replacement work says Sovereign Housing
7, January 2024·1 min readCowes Week Regatta celebrates RNLI’s 200th anniversary with official charity partnershipCowes Week welcomes RNLI as one of 2024's official charities, celebrating 200 years of service
5, January 2024·1 min readIsland Roads announces major upgrade for Cowes’ Park Road starting next weekPark Road, Cowes, set for nine days of essential upgrades starting next week
4, January 2024·1 min readAward-winning restaurateur calls for government support, as hospitality sector struggles with increased pressuresGastronomy in Cowes closes, and more will follow unless Government support for the hospitality sector is forthcoming, says Tom Fahey from The Terrace
2, January 2024·3 min readMedina Publishing secures six-book deal with Mokee Joe author, Peter J Murray'Mokee Joe' revival on cards as Peter J Murray signs with Medina Publishing
14, December 2023·2 min readLanesend Primary’s staff to stay post-academy trust move, assures headteacherLanesend Primary retains teachers after joining a mainland academy trust, headteacher confirms
8, December 2023·2 min readUKSA’s community pool facing closure without crucial £250,000 refurbishmentUKSA seeks public support to raise £250,000 for essential pool repairs
6, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight council rejects Cowes houses plan for being ‘sterile and bland’Council denies Queens Road development, prioritising Cowes' Victorian aesthetic over modern plans