West Wight

If you’re interested in news from around the West of the Island, this is the place to find it.

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29 October 20262 min read

Councillor wants action at Bouldnor Viewpoint, but council defends coast path works

28 October 20261 min read

Former Freshwater carpet shop could become Premier store selling alcohol until 11pm

22 October 20261 min read

Wightlink cancels some Friday sailings across all routes ahead of Storm Austen

22 October 20262 min read

Island Roads will close two Island bridges next month for essential maintenance work

15 October 20263 min read

Teemill sponsors T-shirts for volunteers behind West Wight’s growing Eco Refill scheme

13 October 20262 min read

Fossil hunts, rock pooling and expert help at Fort Victoria over half-term

12 October 20261 min read

Tennyson Road, Freshwater, closed to through traffic until 23rd October for improvements

3 October 20262 min read

Campaigners want the council's handling of their Southern Water petition formally reviewed

1 October 20263 min read

Freshwater's planned skatepark and pump track moves closer to construction, boosted by a £1,000 donation

18 September 20262 min read

Forestry England halts Bouldnor Forest accommodation plans while talks with authorities continue

16 September 20262 min read

Isle of Wight Council debates controversial 1960 law enabling forest holiday accommodation development

15 September 20262 min read

Isle of Wight West Labour MP, Richard Quigley, demands public ownership of water industry amid sewage failures

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