Council land sale that could create around 115 jobs to go ahead
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA training facility for HGV Class 1 professional drivers could be coming to Whippingham. A council land sale at the…
Read MoreIslanders receive vital winter support at annual ‘Winter is Coming’ event
Press ReleaseMore than 140 Island residents gathered at the Riverside Centre on Wednesday, October 23, for this year’s Winter is Coming…
Read MoreReport uncovers environmental crisis in the Medina Estuary
A new study from The University of Manchester reveals a severe level of microplastic pollution within the Medina Estuary. An…
Read MoreUrgent restoration appeal for Quay Arts Centre
Quay Arts, a beloved cultural venue at the head of the River Medina, is reaching out for community support in…
Read MoreOver a million pounds in cost-of-living support approved by council
More than a million pounds in cost-of-living support was approved on Monday by the Isle of Wight Council. Cllr Debbie…
Read MoreCouncillors to consider an anti-smoking plan
Councillors will be asked to endorse an anti-smoking plan on Thursday as the habit continues to be the Island’s most…
Read MorePODCAST: Fred Dinenage – How 2 survive 60 years in TV!
Don’t miss an unforgettable evening as veteran TV presenter Fred Dinenage shares highlights of his remarkable 60-year career in broadcasting.…
Read More‘Visual encroachment’ barn conversion is appealed
A refused barn conversion application described as a ‘visual encroachment’ by the Isle of Wight National Landscape has been appealed.…
Read MoreFi and Conner earn their black belts in karate
Two members of Newport’s IW Shotokan Karate Club were successful in grading, for their black belts, at a recent Karate…
Read MoreHate Crime Week launches in Sandown
Local Bay police officers recently joined with local councillors and members of the community to launch National Hate Crime Awareness…
Read MoreMajor schools consultation to finish on Friday
A major consultation on proposals that could result in the closure of six Island primary schools finishes on Friday. The…
Read MoreHead of Mountbatten will retire next year
Chief Executive of Mountbatten, Nigel Hartley MBE, will retire in October 2025 after spending over a decade with the hospice…
Read MoreActive Travel Challenge winners are revealed
The winners of this year’s Active Travel Challenge have been revealed! Run by the Isle of Wight Council as part…
Read MoreOver a million pound in cost of living support could be approved next week
More than a million pounds in cost of living support could be approved by the Isle of Wight Council next…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Guilt over how my taxes are spent
Dear Editor, I believe in caring for older people and helping them to enjoy their retirement. After all, they have…
Read More‘Warma’ initiative leaves pensioner out in the cold
Tilly WalderA Cowes pensioner is wrapping up warm and bracing for a cold winter, after being stranded with a broken heating…
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