Car and motorbike storage could be demolished
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA car and motorbike storage space in a seaside village could be demolished and replaced with an artist’s studio and…
Read MoreIW ruling administration reveals Island bus fares to go up to £3
The Isle of Wight’s ruling administration has confirmed Island bus fares will go up to £3 following a question at…
Read MoreIW Council supports food and activity schemes this Christmas
Press ReleaseThe Isle of Wight Council’s Christmas Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back for 2024. The programme offers a…
Read MoreNew crew and some new roles for Bembridge RNLI
Bembridge RNLI is celebrating after welcoming new crew members who have passed their training. Among them is Amy Attrill, now…
Read MoreNew facilities for hire in Newport
A new well-being centre, ’34 The Mall’, opened its doors in the heart of the Island this weekend. Located in…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Dean Terrett BEM – Chairman of WightSAR
I am immensely proud to be the founder and chairman of Isle of Wight Search and Rescue (WightSAR), who recently…
Read MoreNew accessible play park opens in Godshill
Mal ButlerA play area which can be used by both abled and disabled children, and includes the Island’s first public wheelchair…
Read MoreAwards presented to those who keep us safe
Awards have been presented to police officers, police staff and members of the public for going ‘above and beyond’ to…
Read MoreSight for Wight have announced winners for design competition
Sight for Wight has announced the winners of their ‘Design Your Own Hat and Sunglasses’ competition, inviting school children from…
Read MoreFinally some sense in the IW Council chamber
At Wednesday’s Isle of Wight full council meeting, someone spoke clearly, succinctly, and with purpose. Sadly, it wasn’t one of…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: We can’t go on like this!
See, I told you, every business and organisation would struggle with the new higher rate of employers’ national insurance. Hospices…
Read MoreBird keepers warned to watch out for bird flu
Bird keepers on the Island are being urged to enhance protective measures for their birds, due to a heightened risk…
Read MoreIsle of Wight planning applications: 22nd November 2024
See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…
Read MoreVisit Santa’s Grotto at Thompson’s Garden Centre
Go to Thompsons Garden Centre, in Newchurch, and meet Father Christmas in his magical grotto. Get a chance to sit…
Read MoreSandown Carnival is looking for new home
The future of Sandown Carnival, one of the biggest on the Island, has suffered a major blow after it may…
Read MoreMixed feelings about Leanna’s departure
Red Funnel has announced the departure of operations director, Leanna Lakes, who, since she joined the company in 2020, has…
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