Globe-trotting Islander musician comes home to perform at Fairest Isle Festival of Early and Baroque Music
Globe-trotting Islander musician comes home to perform at Fairest Isle Festival of Early and Baroque Music
Isle of Wight planning policy revision seeks to balance landowner influence in large development objections
Multiple arrests made as Island police tackle stalking, driving under the influence and other traffic offences
Newport collision involving stolen vehicle leads to arrest: Police appeal for dashcam footage (updated)
Ventnor Town Council introduces free Saturday parking to boost local trade following landslide road closure
5, September 2023·1 min readNew primary care partnership takes over to save doctor’s surgeryThe surgery in Ryde will remain open, following public concern and new partnerships
4, September 2023·1 min readBarnfield Solar Farm: National Trust backs it, but residents and MP objectIsle of Wight's Barnfield Solar Farm proposal divides opinion; decision expected tomorrow
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 readNew Isle of Wight dental practice approved: A breath of fresh air for RydeRyde could be welcoming a new dental clinic amidst local dental crisis
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 2023·2 min readBembridge embankment defences ‘reaching end of life’: Action required to safeguard nature reserveUrgent coastal defence upgrades needed in Bembridge to avert nature reserve tidal flooding
30, August 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight takeaway’s plans to extend opening hours until 4amPopular Newport takeaway seeking permission to serve until 4am on weekends
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
26, August 2023·2 min readSustainable sea pool and science centre: Transforming Isle of Wight’s waterfront landscapeDiscover Swim The Wight's visionary project to build an accessible, sustainable, million-pound sea pool on Isle of Wight's Yaverland seafront, fostering a safe and enjoyable relationship with the ocean
25, August 2023·3 min readLiberal Democrat victory in Wootton Bridge by-election sets new direction for local concerns (Updated)Sarah Redrup's win brings new perspectives to local priorities - road safety, green spaces, and housing