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‘Iconic’ Ventnor Winter Gardens Given Asset Of Community Value Status
An Isle of Wight councillor has said he hopes Ventnor’s Winter Gardens returns soon to the “facility it once was” in response to it being accepted as an Asset of Community Value.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 3, 2025


Reform UK's Bill Nigh Wins Lake North By-Election
Reform UK’s Bill Nigh is the new Isle of Wight councillor for Lake North.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 3, 2025


St Mary's Hospital To Get New Surgery Recovery Ward
The Isle of Wight’s hospital will get a new eight-bed ward to support surgery recovery.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 3, 2025


Isle Of Wight Students Set For Once-In-A-Lifetime Mandarin Adventure In China
Language, culture and adventure are on the horizon for 30 students from Carisbrooke College and the Island VI Form

Dominic Kureen
Oct 2, 2025


Island Kids Get Moving With WOW 'Walk To School' Campaign
School run chaos could soon be a little calmer – and a lot more colourful – thanks to hundreds of Isle of Wight children taking part in a nationwide walking challenge.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 2, 2025


No Smoke Without Fire: Police Seize Suspected Counterfeit Tobacco
Police swooped on a Newport business yesterday afternoon in a dramatic crackdown on counterfeit goods.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 2, 2025


Island Signs Up To Super Mayor As Council Backs Radical Shake-Up
In a decision set to reshape the region’s future, the Isle of Wight Council voted to back plans for a powerful new tier of government.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 2, 2025


Isle of Wight Writer Joins National Young Poet Laureate Programme
Isle of Wight-based writer, publisher, and community arts leader Lottie Begg is joining the Young Poet Laureate programme 2025.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 2, 2025


Plans To Transform Former St Helens Garage Into New Homes
A disused garage and workshop in St Helens could soon be given a new lease of life – with plans submitted to turn the site into four much-needed flats.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 2, 2025


More Than 300 Pedestrian Casualties Reported On Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Roads In Past Year
According to new figures, 370 pedestrians were recorded as casualties in road traffic accidents in 2024/25.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 2, 2025


Popular Lake Fish And Chip Shop Could Be Lost Forever
A well-known Isle of Wight fish and chip shop could be set to close for good if a change of use application is approved.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 1, 2025


Five Candidates Battle For Lake North In Crucial Isle Of Wight By-Election
Residents in Lake North will head to the polls this Thursday to choose their next Isle of Wight councillor.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 1, 2025


Man Dies After Major Emergency Response In Shanklin
A man has sadly died following a major emergency response in Shanklin this morning.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 1, 2025


Tribute To George: Cowes RNLI Bids Farewell To Long-Serving Volunteer
George first joined Cowes’ independent lifeboat, Cowes Rescue, in 2003, after a long career as a journalist across several southern newspapers.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 1, 2025


Isle Of Wight Faces Crunch Decision Tonight On Solent Devolution And Mayoral Authority
A major vote on the creation of a new layer of government for Hampshire and the Solent is expected at the Isle of Wight Council this evening.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 1, 2025


West Acre Park Housing Scheme Back Before Planners As Officers Recommend Approval
Captiva Homes has said it is “delighted” with Isle of Wight planners’ recommendation to approve its 473-home West Acre Park proposal.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 1, 2025


Priory School Welcomes Piano On Two Wheels In Green Delivery
Priory School hit all the right notes this week, when a beautiful new piano was donated. The grand instrument didn’t arrive by truck,...

Dominic Kureen
Sep 30, 2025


Last Chance To Have Your Say: Island Roads Annual Customer Survey Closes Tonight
Residents are being reminded there’s still time to take part in Island Roads’ annual customer survey and share their views on the highway services across the Isle of Wight.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 30, 2025


Three-Vehicle Crash Closes Parkhurst Road In Newport
The incident happened at around 11.25am and led to the closure of the road while crews dealt with the scene.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 30, 2025


Isle of Wight Distillery Unveils Limited-Edition Mermaid Winter Gin
Gin lovers on the Isle of Wight are being invited to raise a glass to a new seasonal spirit, as the Isle of Wight Distillery launches its latest limited-edition creation – Mermaid Winter Gin.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 30, 2025
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