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Island Roads and the Isle of Wight Council are working to rebuild trust after what one councillor describes as "a lot of mistrust" between the two sides.

Southern Water is facing renewed scrutiny over alleged failures at its Springhill pumping station, following sewage discharges which affected waters around Cowes, East Cowes and Gurnard in May.

More investigations into Ventnor's coastline are getting underway next week as work continues to develop future coastal defences. Businesses and seafront facilities will remain open.

Plans for a new children's care home in East Cowes have been unanimously approved – despite concerns raised over safety, parking and the suitability of the property.

A former Newport school could be transformed to provide extra places for children with complex SEND needs, as Medina House School prepares to expand.

More than 2,200 additional Island children have been seen by an NHS dentist over the past year – a 23% increase.

Newport’s Slug & Lettuce is closing its doors this weekend after eight years – with customers invited back for one final farewell.

Oakfield Primary School in Ryde has been praised by Ofsted after a difficult few years and a previous threat of closure.

Free Saturday town centre parking between September and April could be introduced to support Isle of Wight high streets.

Healthwatch Isle of Wight says long A&E waits, GP issues and pressure at St Mary’s are among the main concerns raised by Islanders.

Kriszta Oltean Kis has planning permission to run the enterprise from a summerhouse in her Newport garden.

Isle of Wight Council leader Jonathan Bacon says the Island’s status as a standalone authority remains unaffected by changes to local government plans in Hampshire.

Three Isle of Wight playgrounds are in line for a £270,000 makeover, with children, families and local communities being invited to help shape the new facilities.

Plans for a children’s care home in East Cowes could be approved, despite 28 public objections and concerns raised by the town council.

A 63-year-old man has been arrested after a car mounted the pavement and knocked down a bollard in Ryde town centre.

A Newport secondary school has received a positive Ofsted report, with inspectors praising pupils' behaviour, support for SEND students and the quality of learning — although attendance remains a concern.

The Isle of Wight Council says the Island is not being considered as a location for people intercepted in small boat crossings, following Sunday's incident.

Long waits at St Mary’s and concerns over GP services are among the issues raised in new feedback about Isle of Wight healthcare.

🎬 A historic Ryde building where scenes from That'll Be The Day were filmed is up for sale — but the 1812 Vectis Hall needs major work to bring it back to life.

The first Yellow-legged Asian hornet nest ever found on the Isle of Wight has been located.