Far from Home: Miranda Acland’s debut novel is a tale of friendship, adventure and the quest for truth
Far from Home: Miranda Acland’s debut novel is a tale of friendship, adventure and the quest for truth
22, December 2023·4 min readCouncillor Blake aims to rejuvenate Ventnor economy amid challenging times (update 2)Ed Blake wins Ventnor council seat, pledging revival and economic support for town
22, December 2023·2 min readLow voter turnout in Isle of Wight by-election as Conservatives hold seatConservative Ed Blake wins Isle of Wight Council seat in tight contest
21, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight dog training and exercise plans seek second chanceAfter initial refusal, new Isle of Wight dog walking site seeks approval
20, December 2023·1 min readVentnor and St Lawrence to elect new councillor in pre-Christmas by-electionVentnor prepares for by-election amidst Christmas rush to elect new councillor
20, December 2023·2 min readSolent Fuels refused planning permission after two years of operating from siteSolent Fuels' Newport depot hits roadblock with planning permission refusal
20, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight housing project near nature reserve withdrawn without explanationRyde housing proposal near a nature reserve scrapped amid strong objections.
19, December 2023·2 min readTotland Parish Council reveals upgrade plans for local recreation groundTotland recreation ground to get new facilities, including cycle park and toilets
18, December 2023·1 min readGreen light for HSBC to deter trespassers by installing anti-climbing spikesHSBC in Newport receives permission to install anti-climbing spikes on roof
18, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight council to overhaul ‘most dangerous’ junction by removing hedgerowIsle of Wight tackles dangerous junction with removal of 200m protected hedgerow.
18, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight’s draft Island Planning Strategy faces scrutiny over infrastructure challengesIsle of Wight council revisits planning strategy taking into account recent flooding and sewage woes
14, December 2023·2 min readLanesend Primary’s staff to stay post-academy trust move, assures headteacherLanesend Primary retains teachers after joining a mainland academy trust, headteacher confirms
14, December 2023·1 min readEast Cowes man denies breaching restraining order against local councillorSimon Wheeler faces trial for contacting councillor, despite restraining order, in April