Objections raised against Salty Siren seafront trailer
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterNearly 20 objections have been made against a street trader looking to operate on an Isle of Wight seafront. Carly…
Read MoreLoss of free hour’s parking in Newport will be “detrimental” to businesses
The loss of a free hour’s parking in some car parks in the Island’s county town will be “detrimental” to…
Read More70 new houses in Shalfleet approved
Aspects 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 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 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 MoreFormer primary school could become marine heritage centre
A former primary school could be sold off and made into a marine heritage centre, with an Island attraction moving…
Read MoreSharps bin users face “unacceptable” two-year conundrum
A two-year conundrum for Island sharps bin users has been branded “unacceptable” as responsibility has been pushed from one authority…
Read MorePlans submitted to restore East Dene to a single house
New plans for an historic Grade II* Isle of Wight building have been submitted — this time to restore the…
Read MoreRyde Pavilion to receive new branded signs despite fears of it losing its historic identity
New signs will be added to an Isle of Wight seaside bowling alley — but it has led to fears…
Read MorePlans for Ryde ice rink withdrawn by Isle of Wight Distillery
Major plans to transform the Isle of Wight’s disused ice rink appear to have frozen. Last year, Isle of Wight…
Read MoreIncrease in parking charges for tourists
While parking charges have been frozen for Isle of Wight residents, tourists are facing an increase. New figures show an…
Read MoreMore houses between Cowes, Northwood and Gurnard recommended for approval
A major Isle of Wight development, with the potential to build more than a hundred homes, could be given the…
Read MoreIslanders to pay for than £100 a year extra on average for services
Isle of Wight residents will pay more than £100 a year extra on average for fire, police and council services.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Council tax bills are going to rise
A five per cent council tax increase has been approved, which means Isle of Wight council tax payers will see…
Read MoreExceptional hardship fund is back for vulnerable Islanders
Funding for vulnerable Islanders has been reinstated — a month after it was taken away. The £50,000 ‘Exceptional Hardship Fund’…
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