Globe-trotting Islander musician comes home to perform at Fairest Isle Festival of Early and Baroque Music
Totland Post Office saved by joint funding from Totland Parish Council and Island Community Ventures Ltd (updated)
Totland Post Office saved by joint funding from Totland Parish Council and Island Community Ventures Ltd (updated)
Isle of Wight planning policy revision seeks to balance landowner influence in large development objections
Multiple arrests made as Island police tackle stalking, driving under the influence and other traffic offences
Newport collision involving stolen vehicle leads to arrest: Police appeal for dashcam footage (updated)
Ventnor Town Council introduces free Saturday parking to boost local trade following landslide road closure
11, March 2024·1 min readRescuers track missing yachtsman’s phone leading to successful operationConcern for a lone yachtsman prompts a multi-agency search and rescue operation
8, March 2024·1 min readProposed Gurnard seafront concession stirs concern among Isle of Wight residentsObjections raised against The Salty Siren's potential seafront trade in Gurnard
8, March 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight Council approves new green space and potential 100-home developmentCouncil says yes to new green space and 100 homes on the Isle of Wight
7, March 2024·1 min readCowes RNLI lifeboat rescues more teenagers trapped by tide near ThornessMore teenagers trapped by the tide quickly saved by exercising Cowes RNLI lifeboat crew
28, February 2024·1 min readEarly morning burglar from Sway apprehended and sentenced to over two yearsBurglar targeting Cowes homes jailed for two counts of burglary and weapon possession
28, February 2024·2 min readScrutiny committee urges procurement of new floating bridge for Cowes crossingThe scrutiny committee agreed the only feasible option was to now get a new floating bridge and to ‘get on with’ the process of procuring one
27, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council invests in computer modelling to tackle Floating Bridge 6 issuesA report commissioned by the Isle of Wight council considers alternative strategies for a replacement floating bridge
26, February 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight’s Building 41 marks a successful year of business supportBuilding 41's anniversary showcases successful business collaborations and co-working culture growth
26, February 2024·1 min readCowes Floating Bridge service suspended and no passenger launch in place (update 2)Strong winds and high tide lead to a pause in Cowes Floating Bridge service
25, February 2024·1 min readReport: No modifications will make Floating Bridge 6 self-sufficient in strong tidesHelper boat needed permanently for Isle of Wight's Floating Bridge during spring tides, official review reveals
23, February 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight teacher’s accident inspires fundraising for Air Ambulance serviceGilly Harland's recovery journey uplifted by community and charity support
23, February 2024·1 min readEco-friendly LED lights could soon illuminate Isle of Wight football groundCowes Sports aims for brighter yet less intrusive lights at Westwood Park