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18, March 2022·7 min read

Allegation IW Councillor drove towards another at speed. Driver denies it. Here’s what we know (update 2)

One Isle of Wight Councillor drove towards another at speed it’s alleged. Only by moving out of the way did they avoid being hit. Police were involved and the Council are investigating. The driver strongly rebuts the allegation. Here’s what we know so far including witness recollection

25, January 2022·6 min read

Isle of Wight Council Planning Committee deliberate variations to development at former holiday camp

The recommendatiom was for members to agree to conditional permission for the many variations submitted by the developer

Sandy Lanes advertising board by former Atherfield Holiday Camp

25, January 2022·1 min read

Call for Planning Committee to ‘see through the facade and call this out as a major breach of planning’

The planning committee will make the decision this evening and has been urged by Mr Stuart to “see through the facade and call this out as a major breach of planning”

19, January 2022·2 min read

Planning officers happy with changes to development on site of former holiday camp

Objectors say the changes constitute an inappropriate overdevelopment of the scheme, but planning officers are content with the changes

2, September 2021·3 min read

Investigation into allegation of planning permission breaches at former Atherfield Bay Holiday Camp

The developer denies they have breached planning permission, but the Isle of Wight council is carrying out an enforcement investigation

11, August 2020·2 min read

Diamond Races / Isle of Wight TT: In-depth 23 min podcast with Gary Thompson (IOM TT) on the course, running the races and safety

Diamond Races / Isle of Wight TT: If you want to know the course, how races will be run and their safety, News OnTheWight’s in-depth 23 minute interview with Gary Thompson (Isle of Man TT Clerk of the Course) is a must-listen for you

15, November 2018·2 min read

Vintage vehicle parade declares Military Rd open

A 7.5-mile section of the iconic Military Road has been upgraded in what is the largest carriageway improvement project delivered in a single scheme by Island Roads under the Highways Improvement Programme.

29, November 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight photographer’s work at derelict Atherfield gets national attention

A set of photos of derelict Atherfield Bay holiday camp by Isle of Wight photographer, Damian Haworth, have been featured on the Websites of at least two national newspapers this week.

11, July 2016·1 min read

Development at former holiday camp gets unanimous go ahead

Work to demolish the existing buildings will start in September and the development should be complete by April 2017, creating 30 full and part time jobs.

4, July 2016·1 min read

Go ahead recommended for holiday camp development

The Planning Committee will consider the revised application on Tuesday afternoon, after officers recommend 'conditional permission'.

6, October 2015·1 min read

Driver in fatal Military Road incident bailed

The driver has been bailed until the beginning of next year.

4, October 2015·1 min read

Fatal collision on Military Road: Motorist arrested

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the 21 year old motorcyclist who died following a collision on the Military Road today. The driver of the Jeep has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

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