‘We won’t get to choose whether or not we want Devolution, it is going to happen’, says council leader
1, November 2023·1 min readImmediate action required: Cowes coastal and tidal areas in Newport at flood risk.Environment Agency warns of imminent flooding in Cowes, East Cowes, and Newport areas
28, October 2023·1 min readHigh Tides could impact Cowes Floating Bridge late night schedule for next three daysHigh tides may temporarily limit Cowes Floating Bridge crossings over the next few nights
28, October 2023·1 min readSeveral flood alerts in place on the Isle of Wight: Warning from Environment AgencyEnvironment Agency issues flood alerts for Cowes, Newport, Ryde, and Gurnard Luck areas
23, October 2023·1 min readFloating Bridge software glitch costs council £112,000 in repairs and lost faresFloating Bridge 6 faced a month-long pause at the height of the summer holidays, costing Isle of Wight council £112,000
21, October 2023·1 min readDuo spotted by Red Jet and rescued after wave overturns dinghy in Southampton waterTwo men saved in Southampton Water after freak wave throws them from dinghy
16, October 2023·1 min readCowes Enterprise students set sail on life-changing adventure with Ocean Youth Trust SouthThirteen Cowes students embarked on a transformative sea voyage, gaining life skills and inspiration with Ocean Youth Trust South
16, October 2023·1 min readLifeboat crew risks propeller damage to help grounded fisherman in East CowesThe lone fisherman's boat had run aground in Osborne Bay
13, October 2023·1 min readEnhance home education with free Isle of Wight museum workshopsInvitation for Home educating families to experience engaging, educational, free workshops at Isle of Wight's historic museums
11, October 2023·1 min readFloating Bridge: £47,520 review to address two remaining issuesThe Floating Bridge efficiency review will focus on operational challenges
10, October 2023·1 min readLight the South: A call for artists to illuminate Southampton and Cowes: £1,000 prizeLight the South invites artistic submissions for Lighthouse sculptures to brighten Southampton and Cowes next summer
10, October 2023·3 min readCowes Principal Rachel Kitley anchors prestigious Maritime Award, inspiring next-gen marinersCowes Enterprise College rejoices as Principal Kitley earns esteemed Maritime Legacy Award 2023
6, October 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight Book Awards 2023: Celebrating literary excellence – winners revealedIsle of Wight Book Awards' Grand Lunch, an esteemed event, honoured 2022's remarkable publications