Winter Wonderland market this Sunday kicks off four weeks of festive celebrations in Ventnor (updated)
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
25, April 2023·1 min readFrom High Street fashion to educational emporium: Topshop’s former Isle of Wight site set for innovative transformationPlans for Isle of Wight's former Topshop site to become a learning hub and artisanal marketplace, helping to revitalise Newport
24, April 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight’s West Acre Park development hangs in the balance: What’s next for the 473-home project?Isle of Wight's West Acre Park development faces decisive planning committee meeting amidst curlew habitat concerns
21, April 2023·1 min readFrom dream to reality: Watch Totland Pier’s 12-month metamorphosis into a dining destinationWatch Totland Pier's remarkable journey, transforming the space from a once artist's studio into what will become a stunning two-storey waterfront restaurant
19, April 2023·1 min readBirch Close development stalled: Double yellow lines take centre stage in Freshwater housing controversyIsle of Wight's Birch Close housing project faces delays amid a contentious double yellow line dispute
18, April 2023·2 min readBreathing new life into Ryde’s heritage: Packs Department Store’s multi-million pound revamp (updated)Former Isle of Wight department store to undergo £2 million transformation into vibrant cultural venue
17, April 2023·1 min readPennyfeathers plans ‘unfit for purpose’: Isle of Wight councillor slams lack of community engagementCouncillor Warren Drew urges Pennyfeathers scheme revamp, demanding community consultation for Isle of Wight development
15, April 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight council rejects Escape Room plan as demolition nears for Thompson HouseIsle of Wight council denies escape room bid, opts for housing development as Thompson House demolition starts next week
13, April 2023·2 min readMore detail on why latest Pennyfeathers application was rejectedOne councillor referred to the site layout as "appalling" and another was really disappointed with the proposal as "it could have been inspirational"
12, April 2023·1 min readPlanning Committee reach decision on latest Pennyfeathers applicationPennyfeathers saga continues as the council decide the fate in the latest round of planning applications
11, April 2023·1 min readPennyfeathers saga continues: Special meeting called to address unresolved questionsExtraordinary meeting tomorrow to determine fate of stage two of Ryde's long-awaited 904-home Pennyfeathers development
11, April 2023·2 min readFrom shabby to chic: Albion Hotel’s multi-phase transformation aims to rejuvenate Isle of Wight’s hospitality sceneAlbion Hotel's multi-million-pound renovation aims to revive Victorian charm, create jobs, and boost Freshwater Bay's regeneration
6, April 2023·1 min readFrom stables to luxury living: Historic East Dene Estate’s Coach House gets modern makeoverPlans have been lodged to transform the historic Turret House, a 19th-century stable block, into a luxurious family home