Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
2, September 2023·1 min readHighway Authority raise further road safety concerns over Palmers Farm gravel extraction plansConcerns arise over HGV route safety for Wight Building Materials’ planned Palmers Farm project
1, September 2023·1 min readVentnor’s former Police Station: Decade-long wait ends with housing plans (updated)Former Isle of Wight police station in Ventnor could become two semi-detached homes
1, September 2023·1 min readWootton Solar Farm: Planning officers make their recommendationsNew Wootton solar farm could power 5,000 homes amidst mixed local opinions
31, August 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight’s proposed dog training field faces concerns over noise and disturbanceIsle of Wight council makes its decision on plans for a 'much-needed' Newchurch dog training facility
31, August 2023·2 min readLocal farmers’ housing proposal rejected amidst rural conservation concernsIsle of Wight council declines housing near Arreton school, prioritising rural preservation
31, August 2023·1 min readEnergy recovery facility in Forest Road gears up for full-scale operationIsle of Wight's awaited waste-to-energy plant nears operation after four-year delay
31, August 2023·2 min readSouthern Water aims for improved water quality at Newtown Creek Nature ReserveSouthern Water seeks Calbourne plant expansion for improved wastewater treatment and environmental compliance
30, August 2023·1 min readSave Westridge Farm: Solicitors issue pre-action letter to Isle of Wight councilSolicitors for Save Westridge Farm campaigners challenges Isle of Wight council's recent planning permission decision
30, August 2023·1 min readNew look for JD Sports: Isle of Wight shopfront gets a faceliftJD Sports in Newport anticipates a fresh, revitalised look soon. Have your say before 29th September
24, August 2023·1 min readDeichmann set to replace Newport’s former H&M branchEurope’s largest shoe retailer plans to occupy Newport's former H&M site from this October
21, August 2023·1 min readLetter: Balancing development and environment: The fight against ill-researched constructionThis reader seeks higher quality housing, balancing community needs and environmental concerns
21, August 2023·1 min readTown centre protection: Why Isle of Wight’s new Premier branch was refusedIsle of Wight council rejects a new Premier store to protect town-centre retail