17, March 2026·1 min readCoastal erosion forces temporary closure of Compton Bay beach access stepsCoastal erosion has damaged Compton Bay's beach access steps, prompting urgent repair works
16, December 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight bathing spots receive excellent water quality ratings ahead of Boxing Day swimsA total of 15 beaches on the Isle of Wight rated good or excellent
6, October 2024·1 min readPilot whale body recovery operation successful on West Wight Beach (updated)It will now be transported to the cetacean stranding investigation project alongside the two others discovered in Essex this week
5, October 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight council awaits low tide for beached whale recovery operationIsle of Wight Council delays recovery of beached whale due to high tide
10, July 2024·4 min readNew dinosaur species, Comptonatus chasei, pays homage to late collectorRare Comptonatus chasei dinosaur species discovered, honouring collector Nick Chase's extensive legacy
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