Council decides second homers will pay double council tax
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterPeople who own a second home on the Isle of Wight will pay more in tax, from April 2025. Meanwhile,…
Read MoreResidential payment increase approved for Fire and Rescue budget
A three per cent increase has been approved for how much Isle of Wight residents will pay towards the Hampshire…
Read MoreExperts say bringing floating bridge back would not solve issues
Bringing the Floating Bridge 5 (FB5) back would not solve the current issues seen on the crossing over the River…
Read MoreMainland fire crews response to Island incidents doubles
Mainland fire crews responded to major incidents 15 times on the Isle of Wight last year — more than double…
Read MoreIsland residents likely to face nearly five per cent council tax increase
Council tax for Isle of Wight residents is likely to increase in the coming days by nearly five per cent.…
Read MoreMajor housing development could get green light for 70 homes
A major Isle of Wight housing development could be given the green light next week to build 70 homes on…
Read MorePlans for new West Wight tourism site are still on the table
Major plans for a new Isle of Wight tourism site in the West Wight are still on the table, nearly…
Read MoreQuarry looking to expand at expense of motorcyclists
An Isle of Wight quarry is looking to expand its sand extraction operations by creating a new one — at…
Read MoreBluebell House not viable due to lack of staff and funding
A former Isle of Wight care home could be converted into a house of multiple occupation (HMO), with 22 bedrooms.…
Read MoreGP surgeries could get money from new housing developments. What do you think?
GP surgeries across the Isle of Wight could be extended, using money from major new housing developments. The Isle of…
Read MoreReport shows Floatie will always need a push in strong tides
The Isle of Wight’s Floating Bridge 6 (FB6) will always need a boat to help push it across the River…
Read MoreShanklin’s old Shoe Zone could be converted into an off-licence
What used to be Shoe Zone in Shanklin could given a new lease of life, as an Isle of Wight…
Read MoreBrighter lights could be installed at Westwood Park in Cowes
Brighter lights could be installed at an Isle of Wight football club’s home ground, but Cowes Sports insists the change…
Read MorePermission for six new houses near Newport has been granted
Six new houses will be built and retrospective planning permission has been granted by the Isle of Wight Council, after…
Read MoreZero waste shop premises could become tattoo studio
A popular Isle of Wight zero waste shop is on the move and its current premises could become a new…
Read MoreIsland couple must move out of their holiday home
An Isle of Wight couple will not be allowed to continue to live in their holiday home. Since 2018, the…
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