Rural traditions kept alive by Brighstone Primary School as dancers charm crowd at 62nd Shorwell Midsummer Fair
Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
Letter: Southern Vectis festival buses bypassed for cheaper regular service by festival-goers: With unfortunate consequences
25, June 2024·1 min readCompton Bay beachgoers welcome new steps ahead of summer seasonCompton Bay's new steps grant safer beach access for summer visitors
12, February 2024·2 min readMilitary Road: Isle of Wight council urged to reconsider ‘no active intervention’ coastal policyThe Isle of Wight council's coastal erosion policy is under scrutiny as Military Road's future hangs in the balance
8, February 2024·2 min readMilitary Road could be ‘washed into the sea’ in just two years, says council officialCouncil director, Colin Rowland, said there are only two potential solutions: Re-routing the road from the coast; or upgrading existing inland roads to take diverted traffic
1, February 2024·3 min readMilitary Road: Potential inland rerouting to guarantee route for a further 20 years being discussedCouncil leader discusses erosion effects on Military Road and possible future intervention plans
31, January 2024·1 min read‘Save Our Military Road’ campaign gains momentum as residents call for preservation: Public meeting plannedCouncillor spearheads public meeting to address Military Road's uncertain future
31, January 2024·5 min readMicroplastics on Isle of Wight beaches: Planet Aware and partners address the issueLocal action group's demonstration draws attention to plastic nurdle pollution
22, January 2024·1 min readWarning against ‘sightseeing’ the Compton to Freshwater voidIslanders advised to steer clear of roadside void between Compton and Freshwater, after many 'sightseers' travel to look at the void over the weekend
21, January 2024·1 min readCompton to Freshwater Bay path shut for safety after void opens on vergeSafety concerns lead to footpath F35 closure from Compton to Freshwater Bay
28, November 2023·1 min readNew accessible toilets approved for popular Compton Bay siteNational Trust's plans for modern toilets at Compton Bay get the go-ahead
17, October 2023·2 min readCompton Bay: Revamped plans for National Trust’s car park toilets unveiledFollowing public feedback, revised plans for modern, eco-conscious toilets have been unveiled
24, January 2023·3 min readIsle of Wight Dark Skies Festival: Astronomy, wildlife, photography, and moreExplore the unique dark skies of the Isle of Wight through talks, activities, installations, and photography at the upcoming Dark Skies Festival
23, December 2022·1 min readHave your say on plans for new public toilets at Compton Bay car parkYou can now comment on the plans to demolish the old toilet block at Compton and replace it with new modular design toilets