£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
9, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight MP joins campaign to Save the Military RoadIsle of Wight MP joins the Military Road debate by announcing his three-point plan to save the iconic road
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
28, January 2024·2 min readCelebrating Dickens’ legacy in technicolour at the Isle of Wight’s Dimbola MuseumNext month Dimbola Museum and Galleries launches "Technicolour Dickens," merging Victorian photography with literary legacy
22, January 2024·1 min readHelp support local cancer care with donations to Wessex Cancer Support shopsContribute to cancer care by donating to Wessex Cancer Support's shop network
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
11, January 2024·1 min readHave you spotted Stevie Cane? Police seek information on missing man23-year-old Stevie Cane missing; thought to have headed to Isle of Wight
24, December 2023·1 min readWest Wight Chilly Hilly ten mile race sees over 200 runners defy the elementsAdverse weather doesn't deter athletes at the ninth West Wight Chilly Hilly ten-mile race
16, November 2023·1 min readFind unique handcrafted gifts at Dimbola’s Annual Christmas Fair this weekendCelebrate with over 25 craft stalls and festive fun at Dimbola's Christmas Fair
9, November 2023·1 min readArt graduates launch eco-creative workshops for young people on the Isle of WightArt graduates host sustainable workshops at Dimbola Museum and Galleries for Isle of Wight's young creatives