The fast-food chain is proposing a new branch on land next to Esplanade Garage on Three Gates Road in Cowes.

Plans to ‘enhance’ an historic Isle of Wight pub with a roof terrace and pergola have prompted noise and fire concerns from neighbours.

A 36-year-old man has been jailed after attempting to break into a number of homes across Cowes and Newport.

Horsebridge Hill — the main route between Cowes and Newport — remains closed by police this morning.

Island Roads has come to the rescue of the Classic Boat Museum in Cowes, clearing years of pigeon mess from an 11,000 sq ft boatshed.

A historic Cowes pub dating back to the 1500s could soon get a modern makeover, with plans submitted for a new roof terrace and pergola.

A much-loved Alzheimer’s Café in Cowes could soon be expanded to offer improved facilities for people living with dementia and those who support them.

Long leases could be granted for five Isle of Wight council-owned properties and sites, including a multi-use games area, pre-school and beach bar.

It’s reported that graffiti, including abusive language, was spray-painted onto multiple vehicles.

Police have arrested a woman following a dog attack in Cowes which left a woman in her 70s needing hospital treatment.

Cowes and Yarmouth RNLI crews were called into action on Saturday after a 37ft yacht ran aground near Thorness Bay.

An Isle of Wight family business has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to the region’s maritime industry.

An Isle of Wight woman says she was left “intimidated and distressed” after being “shouted at” by a neighbour whose planning application she had opposed.

Two Isle of Wight GP practices are set to join forces by the end of next year, in a move aimed at securing the future of local healthcare services.

Calls to replace the troubled Floating Bridge 6 are gathering momentum...

The Isle of Wight Council has voted to move forward with plans to replace Floating Bridge 6, despite officers recommending that the existing chain ferry be modified instead.

A decisive vote on the future of the Isle of Wight’s Floating Bridge is expected at County Hall today.

Its ‘economic boost’ to the area would create around 100 – 120 full and part-time jobs, McDonald’s said.

Plans have been submitted to turn the former offices of a well-known marine equipment company in Cowes into a five-bedroom house.

The vessel has already cost an extra £9 million on top of its original £3.2 million purchase and £1.4 million slipway works, with no end in sight.