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Empty Newport Office Could Be Converted Into Four-Bedroom Home
Plans have been submitted to turn a three-storey office building in central Newport into a four-bedroom house.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 10, 2025


Police, Firefighters And NHS Staff Swing Into Action For Wight Brainy Bunch
Held at Ryde Golf Course, the event welcomed 44 golfers for a day of friendly competition and fundraising.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 10, 2025


Island Police Officer Named National Response Officer Of The Year
An Isle of Wight police officer has been recognised with one of the highest honours in UK policing.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 10, 2025


Council Backs Plans For Eco-Friendly Sea Pool In Sandown Bay
Sandown Bay could soon host a new eco-friendly coastal attraction after the Isle of Wight Council gave its backing for a tidal sea pool proposal to move forward.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 10, 2025


Sandown Group Questions ‘Failure Of Leadership’ After Missing Out On Regeneration Funding
Together for Sandown says the Isle of Wight has again been overlooked, despite a £5 billion national investment package announced last month.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 10, 2025


YouGov Poll Projects Comfortable Reform UK Win In Both Isle Of Wight Seats
A new YouGov projection suggests Reform UK would win both Isle of Wight parliamentary constituencies if a general election were held tomorrow.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 10, 2025


Coroner To Review Unexpected Death Of 35-Year-Old In Ventnor
Officers were called to a home in Ventnor on Monday afternoon after a 35 year-old was found dead.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 9, 2025


Red Funnel Opens Applications For 2026 Island Ambassador And Supported Teams Programme
Those selected will receive travel support for a year, helping individuals or teams showcase their skills regionally and nationally.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 9, 2025


Bridge Battle — Councillors Take Aim At Council Over 'Calamitous' Ferry
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.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 9, 2025


The Optimists Release New Single And Music Video
Isle of Wight band The Optimists have released their latest single, Running Around, along with an official music video.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 9, 2025


Temporary Wightlink Ferry Changes During Great South Run Weekend
Wightlink says all customers with affected bookings have already been contacted, and signage will be displayed to help direct vehicles to the alternative terminal.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 9, 2025


Recommendation To Keep Floating Bridge "Calamitous", Say Councillors
A new recommendation from County Hall officers to retain and modify Floating Bridge Six, at a further expense of £400,000...

Rufus Pickles
Oct 9, 2025


Questions Raised Over 163-Home Cowes Development Decision
Questions have been raised over why a major new housing development in Cowes did not go before the Isle of Wight Council’s planning committee for consideration.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 9, 2025


Soar Through The Night For Mountbatten’s ZipFire Challenge 2025
The one-of-a-kind charity event invites thrill-seekers to take on a 300-metre zip wire ride beneath the stars, launching from 25 metres above the ground at Robin Hill.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 9, 2025


Council Waves Through Former Nightclub Conversion Plans
A former Isle of Wight nightclub will become a retail unit in an effort to make it more ‘more marketable’ to tenants.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 8, 2025


Bembridge Care Home Requires Improvement, Says CQC
The Elms Care Home in Bembridge has been rated ‘requires improvement’ by health and social care regulator the Care Quality Commission.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 8, 2025


Major Roadworks Planned For Wroxall This November
Island Roads has met with local community representatives ahead of major carriageway reconstruction works in Wroxall, set to begin in November.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 8, 2025


Councillor Raises Concerns Over Far-Right Meeting at Wootton Bridge Community Centre
An Isle of Wight councillor has expressed alarm over plans for a far-right political party to hold a meeting at Wootton Bridge Community Centre later this month.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 8, 2025


Island Line to Close for a Month of Improvement Works This Autumn
Major Island Line closures announced for October and November.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 8, 2025


Major Boost For Island Schools As Five Selected For Government Rebuild Programme
Five Isle of Wight schools are set for major upgrades after being chosen for the government’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 8, 2025
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