Island-wide

We appreciate that some readers are only interested in news from certain parts of the Isle of Wight. Luckily, we’ve been geographically marking all our stories for many years.

Simply choose one of the five categories; Central; North; East; South or West to find news in your area and don’t forget that if you have something to share, do get in touch.

7, March 2013·2 min read

‘Soft touch regulation’ over ferries to be considered by Minister

Further to Andrew Turner's report, another attendee to the meeting with the Maritime Minister, Independent Councillor Jonathan Bacon, shares his view of the meeting.

26, March 2018·1 min read

‘Solid effort’ by Land Rover BAR Academy team at Extreme Sailing event

Isle of Wight-born sailor, Leigh McMillan said it was "a really solid effort by all the guys on the Land Rover BAR Academy team to come away with fourth place" in the first Extreme Sailing Series™ event.

25, March 2020·1 min read

‘Some people are simply not heeding government’s orders’ says council leader as he asks Islanders to stay home

Police have been carrying out patrols, speaking with individuals and even stopping vehicles to enquire as to the driver's reasons for being out

parking sign by a light coloured brick wall

16, November 2020·1 min read

‘Something serious has to be done to help our town centre survive’ says Cllr Brodie

Cllr Brodie is bringing a motion to Full Council this week calling for the town centre to have the same free parking choices as all other Island towns

21, June 2018·3 min read

‘Sometimes I have dark days too’ says mother in Isle of Wight Autism controversy

The stress and anxiety of waiting four years for an autism diagnosis left one Isle of Wight mother and her husband feeling suicidal. She talks about how the backlog of assessments and lack of support has affected her family.

royal-esplanade-hotel-ryde with whittle and icke

15, January 2019·2 min read

‘Son of God’ gibe leads to Cllr Whittle labelled ‘vacuous child’ as residents clash with councillors at Ryde Regeneration meeting

There was standing room only at last night's Ryde Society meeting as residents clashed with Isle of Wight councillors over regeneration plans. Read the report from the meeting.

25, August 2015·2 min read

‘Southern Powerhouse’: Hampshire & Isle of Wight’s devolution Statement of Intent issued

Councillors will be asked next week to support the prospectus for a devolution deal for Hampshire and Isle of Wight. A Statement of Intent sent to the minister sets out the ambitious plans for the region.