Patients praise GP staff, but struggle with service access, says Isle of Wight health watchdog (updated)
20, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight housing targets under scrutiny after new national policy updateIWC leader welcomes potential exceptional circumstances for island housing needs
19, December 2023·2 min readAspire's 'Feed a family at Christmas' appeal raises over £8,000Christmas brings hope with Aspire's meals and events for low-income Isle families
18, December 2023·2 min readPositive Ofsted report for Isle of Wight council after robust child services inspectionOfsted report highlights improved child care services on the Isle of Wight
18, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight's draft Island Planning Strategy faces scrutiny over infrastructure challengesIsle of Wight council revisits planning strategy taking into account recent flooding and sewage woes
15, December 2023·1 min readEntry to Ventnor town from Shanklin still closed, but access via Wroxall to open from 5pmMonitoring continues and technical work to take place in January to ensure a possible safe reopening of Leeson Road
15, December 2023·3 min readRSPCA launches Christmas Rescue campaign as number of neglect incidents riseRSPCA emergency line sees spike in neglect, with 116 Isle of Wight cases in first ten months of the year
14, December 2023·3 min readChristmas lights up green for Childline's message of hope and supportChildline to deliver round-the-clock support for youths this festive season
14, December 2023·1 min readVentnor residents invited for advice and support at Our Place gatheringVentnor's Our Place at St Catherine's offers support, advice, and community warmth
14, December 2023·1 min readConfusion reigns with one-way diversion signageIsland Roads says the one-way restriction is mandatory, but the signage says otherwise
13, December 2023·2 min readVenture into Ventnor Vintage for a unique shopping experience at Ingram’s Yard this SaturdayVentnor's new Ingram’s Yard Town Market will be brimming with vintage delights this Saturday
13, December 2023·2 min readFormer CPRE chairman's estate at centre of Isle of Wight council planning probeIsle of Wight estate investigated for introduction of hangars, air strip and tree felling without permission
13, December 2023·3 min readKate Gunson confirmed as new Chief of Staff for Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCCVeteran officer Kate Gunson to become Chief of Staff for Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCC