£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)
4, February 2025·1 min readNew barn proposal at Isle of Wight alpaca farm submitted despite previous rejectionAn alpaca farm in Northwood has submitted a new barn proposal despite prior rejection
20, December 2024·3 min read14-house development in Northwood faces community objectionsProposed Northwood housing development meets local resistance over safety and environmental concerns
19, December 2024·1 min readAppeal for dash cam footage after fatal accident near Noke CommonPolice call for witnesses following an early morning fatal collision in Newport
11, December 2024·2 min readNorthwood Parish Council demands urgent road safety measures on Pallance RoadUrgent call for road safety action on Pallance Road by Northwood Parish
9, December 2024·2 min readMixed local council reactions to new 14-house development on Isle of WightDisagreement over residential development proposal near Isle of Wight village arises
26, November 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight farm barn poised for transformation into a four-bedroom homeIsle of Wight barn may transform into housing for an on-site workforce
25, November 2024·1 min readProposed 14-house development on the outskirts of NorthwoodComforts Farm family aims to contribute to local housing with a new development
23, September 2024·2 min readNorthwood Primary Academy Trust calls out council for ‘unfair school planning’ (updated)Governors at Northwood Primary School Academy Trust say they agree with concerns about school closures that add the "proposals are unfair and are not what was promised"
1, August 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight Literary Festival launches ‘Write on Wight’ to showcase local authorsLiterary festival to feature Isle of Wight authors with new Write on Wight. Get in touch if you are a local writer and want to take part
18, July 2024·2 min readVolunteers’ efforts recognised as Northwood Cemetery secures seventh Green Flag accoladeCommunity efforts lead Northwood Cemetery to its seventh Green Flag Award
11, June 2024·1 min readNew memorial unveiled for WWII bomb-damaged headstones at Northwood CemeteryNorthwood Cemetery honours WWII bomb-damaged graves with dedication of memorial cairn
16, May 2024·1 min readWelly wanging and tomato tossing: New summer event to hit the Isle of WightCompete or spectate at Isle of Wight’s summer welly and tomato championship