South Wight

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30 October 20262 min read

Councillors voice frustration at dumped vehicles, while the council explains its legal removal process

29 October 20262 min read

Major reconstruction of Godshill’s main road begins 2nd November, with a shuttle bus running

27 October 20262 min read

Island-raised Caty Macaulay opens her first solo exhibition in Ventnor this November

21 October 20264 min read

The former Trustee also says there was resistance to turning off the audio capability of the CCTV

20 October 20262 min read

Meet Island author Emily Bullock as she discusses her Ventnor-set ghost story

20 October 20261 min read

Ventnor’s MacNaughton-Howe Festival showcases over 150 arts and crafts exhibits this Friday and Saturday

16 October 20261 min read

Summer beach safety figures for Ventnor emerge ahead of next month’s consultation

15 October 20263 min read

Former cafe operator unveils plan for villagers to buy Wroxall’s last remaining pub

15 October 20261 min read

Women can book a yoga evening with poetry and a vegetarian supper

14 October 20261 min read

Among other things, residents can have their say on Ventnor’s carnival, beach safety and finances

12 October 20263 min read

Young Scouts in Godshill built bird boxes to help local wildlife thrive

7 October 20262 min read

Godshill's main road closes on weekdays from November for deep foundation repairs

Latest comments

Snowwolf1 31 Oct 2026Would appear the whole of the Island is being overtaken by road works, or' gas and water boards…Major Godshill road works start next week, with shuttle bus in place
Snowwolf1 31 Oct 2026Must agree I wouldn't want to walk down to the coastal view using those steps! A hand rail…Councillor calls for action on Bouldnor Viewpoint after coast path works
Snowwolf1 31 Oct 2026Are our Councillors all able to openly think about others views and ideas or are they set in…Voluntary Improvement Board explained: what it does and doesn’t do
Angela Hewitt 31 Oct 2026Congratulatioins HelenWight Aviation Museum founder receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Angela Hewitt 31 Oct 2026The Government is BROKE. They need to keep the business rates. I wouldn't be surprised if there is…Hampshire and Isle of Wight could miss out on £180 million, says mayoral candidate
prospero 31 Oct 2026I congratulate both our MPs for the work they have done on this I share their frustration and…Joe Robertson MP raises ferry group concerns with Maritime Minister
prospero 30 Oct 2026Ever since the Covid regulations we see an over indulged and under controlled dog population who are beginning…Police appeal after sheep attacked by dog near Carisbrooke Castle
bertram66 30 Oct 2026Nice item,question thou,how was this group of advisors ,advertised,if they currently advise who are they?Voluntary Improvement Board explained: what it does and doesn’t do