Isle of Wight could house asylum seekers under wider UK dispersal plans
Carole DennettThe Isle of Wight could be in line to house asylum seekers and refugees, following statements by the Prime Minister…
Read MoreShalfleet car wash faces action over chemical pollution concerns
‘There’s no water shortage’ That’s the claim from the operator of an unlicensed car wash in Shalfleet – despite the…
Read MoreSailing through royal history
Visitors to Cowes Week have been welcomed into a unique celebration of Sir Edward “Uffa” Fox, and the royal yacht,…
Read MoreBahamas tourism chief falls in love with the Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight has made a lasting impression on Joy Jibrilu, CEO of the Nassau & Paradise Island Promotion…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Chamber of Commerce CEO Rob Johnson to step down in September
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has confirmed that CEO, Rob Johnson, will step down later this year, with…
Read MoreDancing and teamwork at OSEL
The new Chairman of the IW Council’s Adult Social Care Committee, Cllr James Whelan, and Laura Gaudion, the Council’s Director…
Read MoreWightlink clashes with Visit Isle of Wight over proposed tourism levy hike
Many Islanders think the Island’s ferry firms wield far too much power – but now a row is erupting between…
Read MoreRichard Quigley raises Isle of Wight ferry concerns with Andy Burnham
West Wight MP, Richard Quigley, has raised the Island’s ferry issues with the Prime Minister‑in‑waiting, Andy Burnham. Mr Quigley told…
Read MoreReform councillor questions surge in Isle of Wight ’emergency’ roadworks
Recently elected Reform councillor, Les Kirkby, is determined to lift the lid on why so many roadworks appear suddenly across…
Read MoreSandown reaches next stage of UK Town of Culture 2028 bid
Sandown has taken a major step forward in its cultural revival, after being named among the towns progressing to the…
Read MoreNHS Trust rated ‘requires improvement’ after first CQC inspection since merger
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has been rated ‘requires improvement’, following its first Care Quality Commission…
Read MoreViolence and drugs increasing at HMP Isle of Wight, inspectors warn
The latest unannounced inspection of HMP Isle of Wight, carried out from March 16 to March 26 by a team…
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 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…
Read MoreFerry firms made no ETS consultation response despite warning of Isle of Wight fare impact
A Freedom of Information Request, to the Government, has revealed that the cross-Solent ferry operators submitted no response at all…
Read MoreRichard Quigley MP raises dementia bed crisis in Parliament
The issue of Island dementia patients being moved to care homes on the mainland – as recently highlighted by the…
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