New research and analysis from Green New Deal UK has found that investment into green infrastructure, energy, research and development, digital infrastructure and social care on the Isle of Wight could replace all jobs permanently lost due to Covid-19. This...

Property developer Barratt Homes has teamed up with Artspace Interiors to create a virtual walk-through of its fantastic new show home at St George’s Gate. The 5 star housebuilder has worked with Client Service Manager Lydia Graham, to showcase the...

After many months of waiting for the green light from the Government to begin racing, the first round of the Wightlink-Wight Mountain Time Trial Series took place last Sunday. Despite this being one of the more challenging TT courses on...

A Ventnor Town Councillor has teamed up with the Isle of Wight Council to successfully secure European funding to assess the available options for combatting the seaweed plaguing Ventnor Haven. Town Councillor, Colm Watling, hopes that the project could assess...

Pressure is mounting on Conservative Isle of Wight Council Leader Dave Stewart to share his stance on the closure of rural schools ahead of next month’s elections. Councillor Stewart is the only Island party leader who has not opposed the...

A prominent corner building in Sandown, which has been stood empty for many years, and branded an 'eyesore' by residents, is being auctioned. The long-empty property has a guide price of £300,000-plus and is among 135 lots listed by regional...

Green Party Council Election Candidates, Doug Alldred and Claire Critchison, are proposing a bold new plan for strategically selected minor roads in their wards - which could see speed limits reduced. The candidates say it will open the network up...

Photo: Ryde Town Council Skaters in Ryde have hit back at Ryde Town Council's closure of its seafront ramps after damage was caused by 'vandals'. Ryde Town Council announced the news that its popular skating facility will be closed until...

People who need to self-isolate because of coronavirus (COVID-19) will still be able to vote in the local elections on Thursday 6th May, thanks to new legislation. In order for fair and COVID-secure participation in the upcoming Isle of Wight...

Keen golfers at Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club have once again been hitting the green, with teams taking part in the first mixed event of the year on Saturday. It comes just a few weeks after golf restarted at the...