🏠 Residents have criticised plans to turn a former Newport doctor's surgery into a 13-bed HMO, raising concerns over parking, noise and the impact on the neighbourhood.

Richard Quigley MP has urged ministers to recognise the Isle of Wight's unique reliance on ferries, warning a new emissions scheme could push ticket prices even higher.

🐾 The RSPCA has welcomed plans to ban under-16s from social media, warning that young people are still being exposed to disturbing animal abuse content online.

🎒 Gatten and Lake Primary School could begin teaching children from the age of two under new plans being considered by the Isle of Wight Council. A public consultation is now underway.

⛵ A controversial plan to build a 145-berth marina in East Cowes will be decided next week, with concerns raised over navigation safety, parking and the impact on protected Solent habitats.

🚔 A 25-year-old Newport woman has been arrested after police seized cash, phones and suspected drugs during a warrant at a property on Scarrots Lane this morning.

🎨🚢 Passengers onboard Red Funnel's Red Eagle can now discover the story behind East Cowes' giant Columbine Building mural thanks to new displays celebrating the Island's wildlife, heritage and innovation.

The Isle of Wight Council has won a long-running legal battle over the historic Cowes Hammerhead Crane, recovering £358,000 in repair costs and securing the future of the iconic landmark.