·2 min read
The Isle of Wight council has submitted plans to restore and extend the Victoria Barracks in East Cowes as part of a £5.8 million development, with the possibility of UKSA occupying the site
North Wight
If you’re interested in news from around the North of the Island, this is the place to find it.
If you’ve got a story lead, or have news from your part of the Island that you’d like us to share with our readers, get in touch.
·1 min read
Cowes Harbour Commission has announced the appointment of Captain Shane Wood as the new Harbour Master. Captain Wood will begin his role in February 2023 and will work to implement the commission's strategic plan
·1 min read
Red Funnel is the only ferry company crossing the Solent on Christmas Day. Here are details of their Christmas period timetable
·1 min read
Red Eagle was spotted having a helping hand this morning
·2 min read
To celebrate 125 years, Cowes Harbour Commission have launched a programme of initiatives to help young people pursue a career in the marine industry
·1 min read
The roadworks are expected to continue until the end of next week, so residents are urged to only travel through the area outside rush hours if possible
·2 min read
If approved, the solar farm and battery energy storage could power 5,150 homes a year and retain the excess created, for the next 40 years, but a local campaign group have submitted 143 pages of objections to the plan
·2 min read
The headteacher of the primary school said so many of the good things inspectors shared with the school had not been written in the report
·1 min read
Red Funnel say they find themselves in the unavoidable circumstance of having to change their rates in order to protect their lifeline service and keep the business sustainable
·2 min read
Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been spent on legal fees since the action relating to the floating bridge commenced in 2017
·1 min read
Christmas shoeboxes heading to Ukraine to help alleviate some of the worst deprivations for soldiers
The bitter Ukraine winters are renowned for their long periods below freezing and biting winds, so the contents should help alleviate some of the worst deprivations which the Ukraine soldiers must, of necessity, endure in order to secure their country
·1 min read
The issue has been fixed and Red Funnel is back to a two-boat service
