‘Victorious start’ on first attempt says Vectis Party leader
Daryll Pitcher was the only Vectis Party candidate to gain a seat on the Isle of Wight council, but he says he "romped home" with nearly 50 per cent of the vote
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Operation Geranium 2.0 launches on the Isle of Wight
The project that supported isolated and vulnerable older Isle of Wight residents during the first Lockdown has returned
Isle of Wight hosts ground-breaking training exercise for Search and Rescue volunteers
Volunteers would usually have to travel to Mainland for courses, but these Island-based exercises allowed 12 volunteers to gain their accreditation last weekend
Isle of Wight weather warning for snow
Only some parts of the Isle of Wight are included in the weather warning for snow, which lasts for three days. See the details within
More houses planned for new development in Wootton
The agents say with generous spacing between the proposed buildings, the new housing would appear as an ‘organic evolution of the development’ and not awkward, tackling comments from objectors the site would become cramped
Isle of Wight GP surgery to change its headquarters
There will be no change to any primary care services provided to the 9,000 patients registered at both sites
Police appeal: Did you witness serious road traffic collision last night?
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident or possible dah cam footage beforehand
Isle of Wight train lines feature in Michael Portillo’s Great British Railway Journeys
Michael Portillo visits the Isle of Wight and travels on Island Line trains as well as the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, before heading to Osborne House. Tune in on Thursday
New Isle of Wight Milk: A look around the facilities and all you need to know (video)
Here’s the description (with pictures) of our tour around the facility, explaining the considerable bravery this has taken and details of what you’re supporting when you buy the new Isle of Wight Milk.
‘Dairy Innovator of the Year Award’ for Isle of Wight farmer
Flying the flag for the Isle of Wight, Paul Griffin from Briddlesford Lodge farm picked up Gold Award for the ‘Dairy Innovator of the Year’
40 home development opposed by parish council despite double that needed in next five years
A housing needs assessment, carried out last year, found 81 extra homes were needed in next five years. However, Parish Council oppose 40 home development, which includes 14 affordable homes
Driver who fled Briddlesford crash scene jailed
The driver was found not to be at blame for the incident, but he was driving while disqualified and fled the scene.