Isle of Wight planning applications: 6th December 2024
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Read MoreWootton Santa sleigh route postponed
The Wootton Santa Sleigh Route planned for tonight has been postponed. Due to strong winds and heavy rain the Wootton…
Read MoreIW Council pushes ahead with school closure plans
The Isle of Wight Council, on Wednesday, announced its intention to proceed with their plans to close six primary schools,…
Read MoreSarah’s continued success in pickleball
Yarmouth’s Sarah Howell has followed up her recent mixed doubles success at the English Open with another gold, this time…
Read MoreFive-star ‘Ed-liner’ entertains at Shanklin Theatre
A spritely Ed Byrne entertained a 500+ audience at Shanklin Theatre, with the latest leg of his Mark Twain-inspired Tragedy…
Read MoreWhat is happening over new car ferries?
It has been exactly six months since Red Funnel issued a press release announcing plans to tender for new car…
Read MorePolice warn against e-scooters as gifts
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police are urging parents and others to think twice before purchasing e-scooters as Christmas presents,…
Read MoreThis week’s hockey highlights for the Island
Isle of Wight Men’s 1st XI overcame a very strong Basingstoke side, 3-2 at Smallbrook, going a goal down after…
Read MoreStoic Seaview secure solid season starter in football
Island clubs continue to recover from Storm Bert and midweek downpours, with players and officials marking the end of “Movember”.…
Read MoreConsultation launched on plans to improve cycling and walking routes across the Island
The Isle of Wight Council wants to hear from residents and local groups about new plans to improve cycling and…
Read MoreSuccess for Ryde Harrier in Verona Marathon
By Geoff Watkin After a disappointing run in this year’s London Marathon, Ryde Harrier’s Carly Scoble produced an outstanding performance…
Read MoreHurricanes hammer Hampshire Heathens in this week’s rugby
In a rearranged fixture, Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes II XV won 52-7 at home to Fareham Heathens II, in Hampshire…
Read MorePopular three star Island hotel works approved
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA popular hotel will get a new changing room to serve its outside swimming pool – so bathers don’t have…
Read MoreTown Council approves thousands of pounds of carnival funding
A town council has approved thousands of pounds in event grants including for one of the Island’s most celebrated summer…
Read MoreSandown hotel is sold after 45 years of family ownership
The Trouville Hotel, a historic fixture on Sandown’s seafront, has been sold after 45 years under the ownership of the…
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