Island People Agency hosts professional photoshoot for Isle of Wight acting or modelling talent (updated)
Councillor calls for ferries to be brought ‘under democratic control in line with Government’s strategic vision for trains and buses’ (updated)
15, November 2023·1 min readVentnor Mayor, Steve Cooper, bids for seat on Isle of Wight council (updated)Steve Cooper enters the race to fill the Isle of Wight Council vacancy
14, November 2023·1 min readEd Blake announced as first candidate for upcoming Isle of Wight by-electionBy-election set for Ventnor council seat; Ed Blake first to declare candidacy
13, November 2023·3 min readEast Wight voters empowered to elect ‘People’s Champion’ through innovative primary systemEast Wight's new initiative unites voters to democratically elect a progressive MP
9, November 2023·1 min readIan Pickering announced as Reform UK candidate for Isle of Wight WestRetired teacher Ian Pickering saysa he will be campaigning for more transparency and honesty and less cronyism and nest feathering
5, November 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight Compass Group launch: Invitation to join the movement for democratic reform (updated)Invitation to explore joining Isle of Wight's new Compass group to champion democratic reforms
2, November 2023·1 min readLetter: Conservative councillor criticises Green Party councillors over flood-prone building supportA Conservative councillor voices strong criticism of Green Party colleagues for supporting flood-prone building plans
27, October 2023·1 min readCouncillor Clare Mosdell announces re-election bid for Isle of Wight council in 2025Councillor Clare Mosdell u-turns on her decision to stand at the next election, aiming for re-election
23, October 2023·1 min readElection vs. co-option: Decide the fate of Parish Council vacancyFreshwater South's council seat is vacant; electors can influence election or co-option process
23, October 2023·2 min readLetter: Is the Isle of Wight leaning towards Labour amidst Tory controversies?This reader believes the Isle of Wight will lean to Labour in the midst of Conservative controversies and pressing local challenges
23, October 2023·1 min readConservative Isle of Wight councillor resigns, forcing another by-election (update 2)Councillor Gary Peace resigns, prompting a Ventnor and St Lawrence by-election soon
20, October 2023·2 min readPolitical parties urged to review campaign materials mimicking local newspapersIf any readers see evidence of political parties or candidates publishing pamphlets that look like newspapers please get in touch
20, October 2023·2 min readActing Conservative leader, Paul Brading, challenges Phil Jordan’s account on Cabinet position talksCouncillor Phil Jordan refutes claims made by the acting leader of the Conservative group of councillors that he fabricated the timeline of events