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)
Abandoned vacuum cleaner among litter collected by councillors and High Sheriff at Appley and Puckpool
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
9, May 2023·1 min readRenewable energy boost on horizon as GKN Aerospace reveals solar farm planGKN Aerospace proposes a solar farm at its Isle of Wight base, boosting local green energy
5, May 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight hotel’s alfresco dining plans spark highway safety concernsAlbion Hotel's alfresco dining proposal stirs highway safety concerns, potentially splitting Freshwater Bay cul-de-sac
4, May 2023·1 min readVentnor Town Council joins No Mow May movement: A boost for bees and insects awaitsVentnor Town Council supports No Mow May, encouraging biodiversity by letting 15 of their 18 green spaces flourish
4, May 2023·1 min readCloser to home: Isle of Wight’s £10m Community Diagnostic Centre promises quicker access to tests and treatmentsIsle of Wight unveils plans for £10m Community Diagnostic Centre, enhancing healthcare access with advanced facilities by mid-2024
4, May 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight planning committee voting records under scrutiny amid accusations of populismIsle of Wight Planning Committee faces scrutiny over alleged populist voting, sparking debate on transparency
4, May 2023·1 min readReviving Sandown High Street: New proposal aims to balance housing and commerceThe Conkletons' revised proposal for former Lloyds TSB site combines housing and retail
3, May 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight town council embraces change: New mayor aims for harmony amidst tensionsYarmouth Town Council welcomes a new mayor, and new deputy mayor, seeking unity amid recent turbulence
2, May 2023·1 min readControversial parking restrictions face crucial vote next week (updated)Isle of Wight council's decision on contentious parking restrictions looms, balancing road safety and parking concerns
30, April 2023·1 min readExtended drinking hours at Isle of Wight holiday park: Balancing guest convenience and neighbourly peaceNeighbours had concerns about an increase in anti-social behaviour, but a Parkdean representative said there are already shops nearby selling alcohol
28, April 2023·2 min readNew distribution centre at Isle of Wight’s Technology Park could bring higher value jobs, says agentPlans for a proposed distribution building at the Whippingham Technology Park on the Isle of Wight could create hundreds of jobs, says the planning agent
26, April 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight housing crisis: Over 700 await new Ryde development amidst shortage (updated)Captiva say there are 747 active enquiries on the waiting list already for West Acre Park, which was approved by the planning committee this week
26, April 2023·1 min read12-week suspended sentence for breaching restraining order and abusive behaviourSimon Wheeler had called Cllr Karl Love a ‘f***ing c***’ in the presence of children