£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)
10, July 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight athlete seeks support for journey to Flag Football World Championships in FinlandGoFundMe campaign opens to support Lottie Laidler's flag football championship bid
26, June 2024·1 min readPolice release images of man linked to Wootton Bridge toilet vandalismPolice seek witnesses following April vandalism at Wootton Bridge's public toilets
31, May 2024·2 min readWootton Bridge Councillor rallies community against Palmers Farm extraction plansSarah Redrup champions community opposition to gravel quarry near Wootton Bridge
21, May 2024·2 min readWootton residents reignite campaign against Palmers Farm gravel extractionCommunity will unite at public meeting on 30th May to challenge Palmers Farm gravel works application
14, May 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight cashpoint theft: Police seek man after £250 takenMan sought by police for theft at an Isle of Wight cashpoint, witnesses needed
9, May 2024·2 min readNewport councillors call for improved transport services for proposed GP surgery siteLocal councillors back the return of West Street GP surgery to Newport, but call for improved transport services
28, April 2024·3 min readLetter: Councillor Ian Dore responds to MP’s ‘silly games’ accusation over Wootton surgery closureCouncillor Ian Dore contests MP's claims amid the Wootton Medical Centre debate
26, April 2024·7 min readIsle of Wight community battles against GP surgery’s proposed move: Hear their storiesLocals rally against Wootton surgery's move, fearing healthcare access issues. Hear their stories
26, April 2024·1 min readWootton surgery set to close: Residents invited to public meetings and online surveyPublic meetings and residents' survey announced as Wootton surgery faces September closure
21, April 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight MP’s Harold Shipman reference leaves residents stunned at GP surgery meetingResidents left open-mouthed at MP’s comment about the serial killer GP who targeted the elderly
27, March 2024·2 min readCoastal walkers face challenges as private landowners restrict Isle of Wight beach accessIsle of Wight coastline walkers face access issues with privately owned areas
20, March 2024·2 min readWootton Bridge residents outraged over permanent closure of local GP surgeryWootton Bridge villagers decry local GP surgery move as a "stab in the back"