Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter
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Southern Water ‘going ahead’ with controversial Sandown recycling project, councillor warns
Southern Water is “going ahead with what they’re going ahead with” and it “doesn’t matter what we say”, an Isle…
Read MoreRyde councillors fail in bid to hold Vectis Hall debate in public
A determined effort by two councillors to hold discussions about Vectis Hall in public failed on Wednesday, after they were…
Read MoreIsle of Wight heatwave sees temperatures hit 39.3°C as schools and services affected
This week’s intense heatwave has been felt across the Isle of Wight, with temperatures pushing the Island far beyond its…
Read MoreIsland students showcase robotics skills at First Tech Challenge tournament
Young people from across the Island showcased engineering, coding, and problem-solving skills at the First Tech Challenge regional tournament, after…
Read MorePolice reveal Isle of Wight Festival arrest figures after 11 held over weekend
Police have revealed crime figures following the Festival with just 11 arrests being made across the weekend. The statistics include…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Meet the new boss
Thanks to its complex multi‑party system, Belgium went 541 days without a government. I’m sure most of us would happily…
Read MoreRyde Timebank calls for more Islanders to share their time and skills
Ryde Timebank is encouraging more Islanders to get involved as it looks to expand its network of members, helping one…
Read MoreMedina Marching Band to represent Isle of Wight at London Band Week celebrations
Medina Marching Band will proudly represent the Isle of Wight at this year’s London band week, joining leading ensembles from…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: When ‘personal choice’ harms everyone else
Dear Editor, David Holmes levels the accusation against politicians of bullying people into stopping smoking (Holmsey, June 19) – is…
Read MoreHow the Isle of Wight Festival gives back to the Island every year
The Isle of Wight Festival may last for one weekend, but its impact is felt across the Island long after…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 26th June 2026
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
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Read More125 years of the Royal Isle of Wight County Show celebrated at landmark event
It’s the 125th Royal Isle of Wight County Show this year – a milestone that reflects a history shaped by…
Read MorePortrait of Isle of Wight D-Day veteran Alec Penstone goes on display in Portsmouth
A portrait of Isle of Wight WWII veteran, Alec Penstone, is to go on display at The D-Day Story, in…
Read MoreFormer cancer patient raises £5,500 for Daisy Ring Bus with Spinnaker Tower abseil
A former cancer patient has raised almost £5,500 for the Daisy Ring Bus (DRB), after completing a dramatic abseil down…
Read MoreRyde Marina finances in doubt after fraud leaves council unable to verify income records
Financial planning for Ryde Marina has been thrown into uncertainty after Ryde Town Council confirmed that incomplete and unreliable income…
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