Hurries tame Pumas in this week’s Rugby
Press ReleaseSandown & Shanklin Hurricanes have consolidated their lead at the top of Counties Two with a convincing 55-3 win at…
Read MoreIsland Roads give update on Rene Howe Walk in Ventnor
Island Roads have provided an update on the ongoing project to improve Rene Howe Walk (the Cascades) in Ventnor. The…
Read MorePlans for new Coroners’ Court to serve the Island
Plans for a new Coroners’ Court for the Island aim to ensure bereaved families have their loved ones’ inquests heard…
Read MoreNational Empty Homes Week shines light on empty buildings
With increasing pressure on the demand for housing and meeting those needs, the IW Council is encouraging people to bring…
Read MoreSpanner in the works for East Wight Primary campaign
Plans to select a ‘People’s Champion’ for the new East Wight parliamentary seat have had a spanner chucked into the…
Read MoreFree Easter activity spaces are available for eligible children and young people
Children and young people will once again be able to enjoy a varied programme of free activities during the upcoming…
Read MoreIW Walking Festival launches first walks for Spring 2024
Celebrating 25 years in 2024, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival has released the first set of walks that can…
Read MoreCompetition: Sounds of the sixties live
Following last year’s sell-out success, Jack Up Events are once again turning back the clock to the most defining decade…
Read More70 new houses in Shalfleet approved
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterAspects of a major housing development in a rural village has been called ‘bonkers’, but were given the go-ahead on…
Read MoreApproval for green space paves the way for more than 100 new houses
An 11-acre green open space on the Isle of Wight has been approved, along with the potential for more than…
Read MoreIsland Planning Strategy considered by Cabinet next week
Cabinet will be presented with the draft Island Planning Strategy (IPS) next week (Thursday 14 March). It had been intended…
Read MoreTechnology park expansion is in its second phase.
The second phase of new warehouse plans has been unanimously approved by the Isle of Wight Council. Isle of Wight…
Read MoreWorld Book Day: Invoke the magic of pages
Once a year, we come together to celebrate World Book Day — a celebration that’s not just about dressing up…
Read MoreFewer mental health and dementia patients sent off the Island
Fewer people with mental health issues and dementia are being sent off the Isle of Wight, after changes at St…
Read MoreBay Place Plan next steps call for community representatives
The Bay area Town and Parish councils of Sandown, Shanklin and Lake, in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council,…
Read MoreYoung people raise money for Island training centre
The young people at Network Ryde, Ryde Town Council’s Youth Service have successfully raised over £200 for Haylands Farm, a…
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