Karl Love, the independent county councillor for East Cowes, has described the move as “unbelievable, uncaring and totally out of step”.

Rental properties belonging to an Isle of Wight councillor will now have to be publicly revealed, despite her efforts to keep the information private.

Councillors on the Isle of Wight have voted to be paid hundreds of pounds more in basic allowances.

Figures show more than 6,600 households on the Isle of Wight experience education deprivation, while over 3,500 households face employment deprivation.

The auditions will take place at East Cowes Town Hall on Sunday 1st March 2026, and are open to anyone aged 8 and above.

Another flood warning has been issued for Eastern Yar as the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has completed a two-year restoration project.

The Isle of Wight Council has awarded Veolia a short-term contract to provide consultancy services for its integrated waste management contract.

The sessions take place at Strings, which is also taking part in this year’s Independent Venue Week.