Isle of Wight Repair Cafe: Volunteer experts to offer free repair service to help avoid items going to landfill
Totland Post Office saved by joint funding from Totland Parish Council and Island Community Ventures Ltd (updated)
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
15, June 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight council greenlights Tapnell’s tourism pods despite controversyIsle of Wight's Tapnell Farm is set to replace bell tents with 32 new, spacious pods - a decision sparking much debate
14, June 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight council delays verdict on controversial housing planBembridge's contentious housing development decision is deferred due to a public notice oversight
14, June 2023·1 min readVentnor Cricket Club seeks year-round letting of lodge to offset rising energy costsVentnor Cricket Club seeks to generate year-round income by modifying lodge's usage
13, June 2023·2 min readCouncil greenlights marketing of former Yarmouth Primary School and playing fieldsFormer Yarmouth Primary School property invites bids, offering a unique investment opportunity with community interest
12, June 2023·2 min readPolice assure locals amid mounting concerns over teen ASB in West WightWest Wight tackles rising teen anti-social behaviour, with police promising action amidst local concern
12, June 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight parking charges to increase again: What to expectParking charges on the Isle of Wight rise again, impacting residents and tourists, but supporting the cash-strapped council
12, June 2023·1 min readSustainable agriculture on the horizon: Isle of Wight farm tackles wastewaterIsle of Wight's Garlic Farm plans wastewater purification via wetland ecosystem creation
10, June 2023·1 min readCouncil to pay out £4.7m to Southern Vectis for concessionary faresAlthough passenger numbers aren’t up to pre-pandemic levels, Isle of Wight council is paying £4.7m to Southern Vectis over the next year for concessionary fares
9, June 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight primary school faces possible closure once moreThreats of closure resurface for Isle of Wight's Chillerton and Rookley Primary School amidst council consultations
8, June 2023·2 min readNewport’s anticipated Tesco Branch faces further delays: Revised plans submittedTesco's sixth Isle of Wight branch sees delays, with revised plans submitted for consultation
8, June 2023·2 min readCommunity pushes for rapid solution to reopen Isle of Wight skateparkIsle of Wight's Ryde skatepark aims for summer reopening, replacing 'unsafe' ramps with robust concrete obstacles
7, June 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight council faces backlash for mismanaged school closure proposal (updated)Isle of Wight council apologises for poorly communicated primary school closure plans