Has Island Roads really reopened Undercliff Drive? Confusion over suggested diversion route (updated)
14, March 2025·2 min readCouncil removes permission for Freshwater housing scheme after enforcement investigationThe Isle of Wight council invalidates housing permission following a two-week investigation
7, March 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight Council opens enforcement case over alleged planning breach by developerAn enforcement case has been opened regarding alleged planning control breaches at Birch Close
26, February 2025·2 min readThe Hut Restaurant donates £500 for Colwell Bay BuoysThe Hut Restaurant donates £500 to support maintenance of Colwell Bay swimming buoys
20, February 2025·2 min readCouncillors and residents accuse developer of breaching planning conditions in FreshwaterIsle of Wight planning authorities investigate developer's actions following condition breaches
17, February 2025·1 min readNewcomers Fibonacci string quartet showcase talent and energy in Freshwater concertFibonacci string quartet mesmerises audiences with performances of Haydn, Smetana, and Beethoven
9, February 2025·2 min readDimbola Museum and Galleries launch two exhibitions celebrating art and social causes (updated)The opening of exhibitions featuring Lee Miller's fashion photography and Marco Sanges' celebrity portraits took place at Dimbola Museum
2, February 2025·3 min readMrs Middlebrow’s Bookshop in Freshwater celebrates ten years of literary curationMrs Middlebrow’s Bookshop champions local history and promotes environmentally friendly literature practices
2, February 2025·3 min readFreshwater residents oppose proposed 27-home development, calling plans ‘shocking and reckless’A backlash from locals arises as Colwell Bay View submits plans for new homes in Freshwater
31, January 2025·1 min readGreen light for further luxury seafront hotel improvementsThe Albion Hotel in Freshwater Bay has received approval for further new enhancements
27, January 2025·1 min readIsland Roads tackles storm damage: trees and flooding disrupt accessIsland Roads is responding to storm damage with fallen trees and flooding issues
27, January 2025·1 min readFilmed on the Isle of Wight: Weightless garners success at Soho London Independent Film FestivalWeightless, featuring Toyah Willcox and filmed on the Isle of Wight, explores deep themes of resilience and transformation
15, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight councillor raises concerns over new 27-house development proposalProposed 27-house development prompts fears from councillor over infrastructure and community impact