Uncovering the captivating tales of the Isle of Wight’s elections and MPs: Free talk at Quay Arts Centre
Has Island Roads really reopened Undercliff Drive? Confusion over suggested diversion route (updated)
Uncovering the captivating tales of the Isle of Wight’s elections and MPs: Free talk at Quay Arts Centre
Has Island Roads really reopened Undercliff Drive? Confusion over suggested diversion route (updated)
£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
17, September 2021·3 min readSkateboarders of all ages turn out in force for Freshwater skatepark’s community skate jam (photos)Well done to all those who took part and helped raise money for the new skatepark and pump track. See photos from the day and the winners
16, September 2021·2 min readBuilding large expensive homes in the West will not meet housing needs, says councillorThe councillor for Freshwater South says 'it's a crazy idea' that more homes are allocated to be built in the West than in the Bay area
10, September 2021·1 min read130 new dwellings for ‘retired Overners’ will force working-age families to leave the West Wight, says councillorCllr Medland explains why he is opposing plans for 130 new homes in Freshwater. You can hear more at tonight's public meeting
31, August 2021·1 min readPlans for 130 new homes in Freshwater re-emerges after refusal in 201335 per cent of the 130 homes would be affordable says the agent for the development planned for Freshwater
30, August 2021·1 min readPolice seek man in connection with distraction burglary against 95-year-old womanPolice want to speak with this man in connection with a distraction burglary which saw a 95-year-old woman have money stolen from her home
18, August 2021·1 min readCalling all Isle of Wight skateboarders: Don’t Rain and Canopy Skatepark skateboarding competition this weekendSupport for the event will show the councillors, who have committed funding to a new pump track, just how important skateboarding is to Islanders
16, August 2021·1 min readMissing man from Freshwater locatedPolice officers have been carrying out extensive enquiries to locate Christopher, particularly in the Mottistone and Brighstone Forest area
12, August 2021·1 min readDay at the Bay in support of the Freshwater Independent Lifeboat: All welcome from middayThere will be loads to see and do from midday on Saturday in Freshwater Bay as the Independent Lifeboat's Day in the Bay fundraising event returns
10, August 2021·1 min readFreshwater will be Tesco’s second largest store on the Isle of WightPlans have been now submitted for new signage at the Freshwater Co-op site confirming earlier reports
10, August 2021·2 min readLocal business makes generous donation to Freshwater Skatepark: ‘It will be a real asset to the area’The generous donation from Hose Rhodes Dickson goes a long way to helping Freshwater Parish Council match the funding they have dedicated to the project
9, August 2021·1 min readFully intact blackboard from 1994 discovered during demolition of Freshwater schoolDo you know Kim P, Toni M, Veronica Reynolds or Steve Denham? And what was being discussed about Monks Bay on 19th July 1994?
5, August 2021·2 min read‘Iconic Jimi’ by legendary British music photographer, Gered Mankowitz, comes to DimbolaMankowitz says, "I wanted to present him as he was. He needed no enhancement. He was so overwhelmingly charismatic I didn't want him to do anything"