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
14, March 2024·2 min readCouncil faces scrutiny over proposed £250k spend on floating bridge research (updated)The council's £250k plan for the Isle of Wight floating bridge crossing sparks debate
14, March 2024·2 min readDrop-in sessions offer insight into special school capacity boostIsle of Wight parents can learn about new special education places at sessions
13, March 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight nursery’s Ofsted rating drops from ‘Outstanding’ to ‘Inadequate’Ofsted downgrades Isle of Wight nursery, citing leadership and learning provision failures, but parents say they are happy
12, March 2024·2 min readNearly 400 primary school places expected to be empty on the Isle of Wight by 2027Isle of Wight councillor predicts major primary school closures by 2027
12, March 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight seafront concession bid hits snag as council meeting falls shortIsle of Wight council delays street trader's concession plan for Gurnard seafront
8, March 2024·1 min readProposed Gurnard seafront concession stirs concern among Isle of Wight residentsObjections raised against The Salty Siren's potential seafront trade in Gurnard
8, March 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight Council approves new green space and potential 100-home developmentCouncil says yes to new green space and 100 homes on the Isle of Wight
7, March 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight council approves expansion of Whippingham Technology ParkIsle of Wight council approves warehouse plans, boosting local parcel delivery capabilities
6, March 2024·1 min readControversial Shalfleet housing development approved despite strong oppositionDivided council passes major Shalfleet housing development with conditions for renting affordability
6, March 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight hospital adapts to provide better support for dementia patientsAfton Ward's redesign reduces off-Island placements for mental health and dementia care
6, March 2024·2 min readFormer Yarmouth primary school set for transformation into marine heritage centreIsle of Wight council supports bid to repurpose school for maritime exhibition
6, March 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight residents struggle with sharps bin shortage for medical waste'Unacceptable' sharps bin crisis affecting Isle of Wight medical waste disposal