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Art Attack: Freshwater Storefront to Get Vintage-Themed Makeover
A proposal to paint the front of an Isle of Wight antique shop with a “fantastic” hand-painted mural has been approved.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 16


Hospice Doctor Warns Islanders Could “Die Badly” Under NHS Funding Cuts
Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s senior consultant in palliative care has warned Islanders could face “dying badly” if major cuts to hospice funding go ahead.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 15


New Children’s Home Set To Open In Newport Amid ‘Critical Need’ For Care Facilities
A new children’s home is set to open in Newport after plans were given the green light by the Isle of Wight Council.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 14


Candidates Announced For Lake North By-Election
Voters in Lake North will head to the polls on Thursday 2 October to elect a new Isle of Wight councillor, following the recent resignation of Reform UK’s David Maclean.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 12


Ventnor Seafront Site To Be Transformed With New Homes
A long-derelict plot on Ventnor Esplanade is set for redevelopment after plans for two new semi-detached houses were approved by the Isle of Wight Council.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 11


Wroxall Primary Celebrates Ofsted Success After Threat Of Closure
Wroxall Primary School has been rated Good across all areas by Ofsted, marking a remarkable turnaround after facing the threat of closure last year.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 11


Islanders Voice Fears Over Mountbatten Hospice Funding Cuts
The issue will be discussed at the adult social care, public health and housing needs committee at County Hall this Thursday.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 9


New Children’s Residential Home Approved For Sandown
A new residential home providing vital accommodation for children is set to open in Sandown.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 8


Concerns Raised Over Affordable Housing Delivery On Isle Of Wight
Around £25 million of capital spending for affordable housing has been earmarked in the council’s 2025/26 budget, but this remains “subject to business case.”

Rufus Pickles
Sep 8


Expansion Of SEND Provision Approved At The Bay CE Secondary School
Site plans for an expansion of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision at an Isle of Wight secondary school have been approved.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 8


Plans To Convert Former Newport Surgery Into Rental Accommodation Withdrawn
A proposal to turn a former doctor’s surgery in Newport into rental accommodation – including a nine-bed HMO – has been withdrawn. The...

Rufus Pickles
Sep 5


Isle Of Wight Council ‘Should Remain Independent’ Under New Local Government Shake-Up Plans
The Isle of Wight Council should continue to stand alone as an independent authority.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 4


Isle Of Wight Council Defends £4.5m Spend On School Taxi Transport
The Isle of Wight Council has defended its use of taxis and small vehicles to get children to and from school.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 4


Four 'Affordable' Rental Flats For Veterans To Be Built On Vacant Newport Land
Four ‘affordable’ rental flats specifically for veterans will be built on vacant land in the Isle of Wight’s county town.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 3


Bembridge Parish Council Withdraws Objection To 'Containership-Style' Bar License Bid
A parish council has withdrawn its objection to an Isle of Wight seaside bar’s premises license after councillors visited the site and...

Rufus Pickles
Aug 5


New Restaurant To Replace Former Ryde Town Centre Jewellers
A new restaurant is to be opened by the owner of Ryde’s popular Ada Mediterranean Kitchen. Planners have given the go ahead to Sinan...

Rufus Pickles
Jul 18
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