‘Energy from Waste’ plant is in it’s final testing stage
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterAfter a five-year wait, final testing is underway at an ‘Energy from Waste’ plant on the Isle of Wight. The…
Read MoreIs the dental bus scheme not enough to fix the Island’s crisis?
A dental bus, which will visit the Isle of Wight in March, has been welcomed by a health watchdog, but…
Read MoreRedevelopment plans for dilapidated seafront property rejected
A major redevelopment of a ‘dilapidated’ building in a prominent position on an Isle of Wight seafront has been rejected.…
Read MoreNew door needed on lighthouse after existing one fails ‘multiple times’
A new watertight door is needed at the Isle of Wight’s iconic Needles Lighthouse. Trinity House — the official lighthouse…
Read MoreIW Council gives the go ahead to demolish run-down hotel
An Isle of Wight hotel, overlooking the sea, which had been ‘deteriorating for years’ will be knocked down to make…
Read MoreCould the toilets at Yaverland become pay-to-use?
Public toilets at a popular Isle of Wight beach could be replaced by state-of-the-art but pay-to-use facilities. Currently, the toilets…
Read MoreFree parking in Newport will finish at the end of this month
The free hour car parking offered to motorists in short-stay car parks in the Isle of Wight’s county town will…
Read MoreSandown beach misses out on securing Blue Flag award due to water quality issues
An Isle of Wight town has missed out on securing an internationally prestigious Blue Flag award for the fourth year…
Read MoreDerelict homes could be brought back into use due to their ‘unsightly state’
Derelict houses, that have been empty for years, could soon be occupied as calls are made for action to be…
Read MoreThe Island’s late-night bus services could continue in rural areas
Late-night bus services in rural areas of the Isle of Wight could continue as more money is funnelled into the…
Read MoreAn empty primary school site could be sold and become housing
An Isle of Wight primary school site — which has been empty for years — could soon be sold off…
Read MoreShanklin seafront redevelopment plans have fallen through once more
Plans for the major redevelopment of an Isle of Wight seafront eyesore have fallen through again. After more than 18…
Read MorePlans for a Shanklin Spa development fall through again
Plans for the major redevelopment of an Isle of Wight seafront eyesore have fallen through again. After more than 18…
Read MoreAction to be taken on ‘unsightly’ Westridge Cross houses
Derelict houses that have been empty for years could soon be occupied as calls are made for action to be…
Read MoreFinance lead says IW Council is not heading for bankruptcy
The Isle of Wight Council is not heading for bankruptcy, its finance lead has said after members faced ‘significant financial…
Read MoreSandown residents will see an increase in tax bills after last year’s hike
Sandown residents will again see an increase in their tax bills after last year’s 50 per cent hike. A 6.6…
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