Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
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
17, October 2023·1 min readBlueberry’s Cafe gains approval for expansion plans, but with conditionsIsle of Wight's Blueberry’s Cafe approved for expansion, including a bay-view flat above the cafe
16, October 2023·1 min read56-home development pulled from Planning Committee agendaBembridge's 56-home proposal is pulled from Planning Committee agenda
16, October 2023·2 min readWill a 26-metre-long wall save the Military Road from collapse?The fate of this picturesque route hangs in the balance
13, October 2023·2 min readBrighstone residents rally against proposed Bridleway diversion near historic former millA proposal to move an historic bridleway sparks concerns; residents and parish council object
11, October 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight council reconsiders mixed-use redevelopment for former bankAfter several knock-backs from the council, revised plans for former bank would see a mixed residential-commercial space
11, October 2023·1 min readDerelict Ryde shop set for housing transformation after a decade vacantPlans lodged for transforming long-vacant Ryde shop into two three-bedroom houses
10, October 2023·2 min readSpiralling costs and legislation changes halt Isle of Wight council’s modular housing schemeIsle of Wight council's initiative for relocatable modular homes stumbles amid escalating costs and changing legislation
10, October 2023·1 min readHistoric feeling coming back to Newport with new development for Stainless Games’ expansionModern functionality will be blended with Newport's rich historical ambiance, revitalising the commercial frontage
10, October 2023·1 min readTimothy Schmalz’s Lady of Shalott sculpture eyes Dimbola as its future homeTimothy Schmalz's Tennyson-inspired sculpture could soon grace Dimbola, enhancing Isle of Wight’s historical allure
9, October 2023·1 min readHistoric Isle of Wight rail station eyes modern upgrade while preserving heritageIsle of Wight's Brading Station is joining the 21st Century with plans for train time displays and an audio announcement system
9, October 2023·1 min readCouncillors urge progress on stalled Island Planning StrategyIt's thought the draft plan will go to January’s full council meeting, but even then could take two more years before being fully ratified and adopted