Opposition to school closures is ramped up
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterOpposition to six potential primary school closures has been stepped up across the Isle of Wight. Parents, teachers and community…
Read MoreNHS pharmacies face crisis across the country
An Island NHS pharmacy owner has had to rely on life savings to keep his business afloat amid a national…
Read MorePlanning permission being sought for electric vehicle charging zone
The UK’s largest forecourt provider is seeking planning permission to install an electric vehicle charging zone next to Morrisons in…
Read MoreIslanders unhappy with health and social services
A majority of recent feedback for the Island’s health and social care services is negative, according to an Island watchdog.…
Read MoreResidents frustrated with the state of Sandown Battery
A Sandown retiree has said she and other residents are “fed up” with the degraded state of Sandown Battery Gardens.…
Read MoreCharity issues appeal for path maintenance help
An Island walking charity has issued an “urgent appeal” for help with minor maintenance work on Island paths. The IW…
Read MoreCareers festival encourages work in health and social care sectors
A major health and social care careers festival is being held in Newport on Wednesday, September 18. The event at…
Read MoreRyde resident ’neglected’ by IW Council disability services
A 59-year-old man from Ryde has accused the Isle of Wight Council of “walking away” from his legal right to…
Read MoreHeightened tensions in Freshwater meeting
Freshwater’s Memorial Hall was packed out on Tuesday evening for an impassioned discussion on a proposed mixed use development. Spectators…
Read MoreBurst sewer causes road closures in East Cowes
A sewer has burst on New Barn Road in East Cowes. The incident reported by utility company Southern Water has…
Read MoreLandscape Lane development met with backlash
Revised plans for a 12 house development on Newport’s Landscape Lane have been met with renewed backlash. The latest in…
Read MoreOpposition to oil giant’s pipeline project grows
A petition to stop ExxonMobil’s Solent CO2 Pipeline Project coming to the Isle of Wight has gathered more than 2,000…
Read MoreVentnor counts the pennies as the council struggles
The Mayor of Ventnor has described his council as being “in a dire financial situation” – and it could mean…
Read MoreIs more housing on the cards for Freshwater?
Freshwater residents have expressed alarm over a proposed mixed use development including 69 housing units. The Heathfield Farm camp site…
Read MoreVentnor Town Council making savings
The Mayor of Ventnor has described his council as being “in a dire financial situation” – and it could mean…
Read MoreFee increase for marriages, cremations and burials
Getting married, holding a funeral or being cremated on the Island has just got more expensive. The IW Council has…
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