250 Island marriages or civil partnerships put on hold
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterCoronavirus has disrupted everyone in one way or another but for 250 unfortunate couples on the Isle of Wight, their…
Read MoreImpact of lockdown on Isle of Wight guest house
An Isle of Wight guest house owner has spoken about the real impact lockdown is having on his business —…
Read MoreSpice bus could become permanent holiday destination at Island Harbour
If you really, really want to stay in the world-famous Spice Bus, plans have been submitted by its owner for…
Read MoreHovertravel planning for a new built-for-purpose workshop
Plans to demolish ‘poorly constructed’ workshops and replace them with a built-for-purpose workshop have been submitted by Hovertravel.
Read MoreFormer care home could be converted to accommodate workers
A care home, which was shut down after a damning inspection, could become a temporary home for workers, if planning…
Read MoreSchools slowly opening to up to more students
Schools have slowly been opening to more students this week but with no ‘clear message’, one Island headteacher has said…
Read MoreCoronavirus deaths in Island care homes continue to rise
The number of people dying in care homes from coronavirus on the Isle of Wight has continued to rise.
Read MoreNew strategy will help council keep residents healthy for five years
A health strategy that focuses on wellness, and not treating illness, has been approved for the Isle of Wight.
Read MorePlans to increase SEND provisions at two Island schools
More places are being proposed in the Isle of Wight’s school system for children and young people with additional needs.
Read MoreNHS Waiting list for treatments continues to grow
A report from the NHS Confederation released earlier this week warns the health service will face an uphill battle in…
Read More‘This virus is no joke — Covid-19 kills and that is reality’
In a video shared at the trust’s board meeting yesterday, Thursday, three staff members told stories of how their jobs…
Read MoreSchool term time decided despite some negative feedback from schools
A decision made yesterday, June 11, cements the term time dates for the school year 2021/22, despite some negative feedback…
Read MorePennyfeathers: Let’s go back to the drawing board
That was the call from the mayor of Ryde this week as he said the people behind it appeared to…
Read MoreCouncil planning for a second wave of coronavirus
Plans are being made by the Isle of Wight Council to counter any second wave of coronavirus.
Read MoreConsultation for up to 50 houses in Puckpool extended
A public consultation for up to 50 houses in Puckpool has been extended — until June 19.
Read MoreIslanders chance to comment on oil application
UK Oil and Gas (UKOG) has submitted a planning application to see whether it would be viable to drill for…
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