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Islanders "Deserve Transparency" Over Traffic Chaos Says Parish Council Chair
The chair of an Isle of Wight parish council has demanded answers following reports of significant delays and “absolute carnage” on a...
Rufus Pickles
17 hours ago


New Wightlink Measures To Support Passengers With Additional Needs
Wightlink was advised by AIM Autism Inclusion Matters on the Isle of Wight on the best way to design the room on Deck 4.

Dominic Kureen
20 hours ago


Councillors To Consider Cost-Of-Living Support Worth Nearly £2m
Councillors will this week consider a cost-of-living support package worth nearly £2 million – amid concerns the budget for helping...
Rufus Pickles
22 hours ago


Rush Hour Crash Leads To Long Lane Closure
A crash on the outskirts of Newport has led to the closure of a busy road this morning (Monday). Police, fire and medical teams have...

Dominic Kureen
23 hours ago


Cowes Town Council Shares 'Serious Concern' Over Horsebridge Hill Roadworks
An Isle of Wight town council has voiced serious concerns with an upcoming roadworks scheme, set to cause disruption on one of the...
Rufus Pickles
1 day ago


Runner-Up In Lake North By-Election Pours Cold Water Over Bitterness Accusations
The runner-up in last Thursday’s Lake North Isle of Wight Council by-election has poured cold water over accusations of bitterness from...
Rufus Pickles
1 day ago


Isle Of Wight Council Issues Warning Following Unlawful Tree Felling
Two people charged with cutting down trees within a conservation area were told by a crown court judge that their actions had caused a...

Dominic Kureen
4 days ago


Historic Island Pub Could Undergo Major Works Scheme To Ensure It Remains 'Vibrant Destination'
An Isle of Wight pub best known for its carvery roasts is planning some major upgrades to ‘create a better customer experience’....
Rufus Pickles
4 days ago


Latest Coronial Statistics Highlight Isle Of Wight's Unique Challenges
The Ministry of Justice has today (Thursday) released the 2024 coronial statistics, providing data drawn from the annual returns of...

Dominic Kureen
4 days ago


Historic Church Hall To Be Converted Into Four-Bedroom Home
A historic Isle of Wight church hall will be converted into a four-bedroom house. Planners have accepted Mr Hookey of the Diocese of...
Rufus Pickles
4 days ago


"Cynical And Bitter" - Reform UK Responds To "Media Storm" Over Initiation Ceremony Absence
Reform UK has hit out at a “cynical and bitter media storm” after the party’s new Lake North councillor missed his first initiation...
Rufus Pickles
4 days ago


Cost To The Public Purse Of West Acre Park Court Battle Revealed
A court battle with a residents’ group over a controversial 473-home development cost the Isle of Wight Council more than £90,000, it can...
Rufus Pickles
4 days ago


Further Issues With St Mary's Hospital Car Park Ticket Machines Among Key Concerns Says Healthwatch
Further issues with car park ticket machines at St Mary’s Hospital, concerns about the loss of funding for Isle of Wight autism charity...

Dominic Kureen
4 days ago


Watch The Music Video For Mountbatten’s Walk The Wight With You
A music video for Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s Walk the Wight With You has been released, featuring choir singers, the charity’s CEO and...

Dominic Kureen
4 days ago


Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Mourns Loss Of Casper The White Lion
The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown has lost one of its most beloved big cats. Following a recent deterioration in health, Casper...

Dominic Kureen
5 days ago


VE Day Commemorated In Ryde with Wreath Laying and Moment of Reflection
Today (Thursday) saw representatives from the Royal British Legion and Ryde’s Mayor, Richard May, joined by members of the public for a...

Dominic Kureen
5 days ago


Two Jailed For Isle Of Wight Child Abuse Offences
Two people have been jailed for physically abusing a child on the Isle of Wight. Toby Lucas, aged 29, and 25-year-old Courtney Strong...

Isle of Wight Radio
5 days ago


Council Leader Speaks Out On New Reform UK Councillor Absence
Lake North’s new Reform UK Isle of Wight councillor could not be at his initiation yesterday due to a “serious illness of a close family...
Rufus Pickles
5 days ago


Innovative Careers For Young People Programme Honoured With Kings Award For Enterprise
Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust and HTP Apprenticeship College have both been honoured with the King’s Award for...

Dominic Kureen
6 days ago


Council Refuses Three-Bedroom House Within Grounds Of Former Hotel
A proposal for a new three-bedroom clifftop house with rooftop solar panels within the grounds of a former Isle of Wight hotel has been...
Rufus Pickles
6 days ago
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