The redevelopment of the derelict Folly Works site in Whippingham has taken a step closer, with work set to begin on the creation of an improved access road off Beatrice Avenue. It was in 2016 that planning permission was granted...

Residents living on a quiet residential road in Binstead have seen their vehicles subjected to vandalism over the past week, with around 10 cars sustaining damage. Cars parked on Binstead Lodge Road have had wing mirrors knocked off on 2...

This Summer saw Sandown awarded gold for the 2nd year running in the South & South East in Bloom’s Small Coastal Town category, coming in as category winners. Sandown’s entry was spearheaded by Sandown Green Town Volunteers, who the judges...

Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, working with Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight councils, has successfully secured £648,755 of funding from the Home Office to tackle violence against women and girls. The funding comes as part of the...

An increase in the global demand for gas has sent prices soaring worldwide. The energy crisis has seen energy costs increase by 250% since January in the UK. The good news is that there are several effective ways to lower your gas...

Video games are a hugely popular activity all around the world. Whether you live in a remote community or a big city, you’ll find that gaming is a common pastime among your friends and neighbours. The ubiquitous reach of the...

A consortium of Island businesses and key figures are working on plans to introduce a new community ferry service across the Solent, acting as competition to the duopoly of Wightlink and Red Funnel. Currently, there are 3 vehicle ferry services...

Isle of Wight Council Cabinet members are being asked to consider plans for the local authority to start a full public consultation on the future of Chillerton and Rookley Primary School. Pupil numbers at the school have fallen steadily over...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (8th October 2021) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 7626 £100.00 17182 £100.00 1442 £100.00 92 £100.00 14091 £100.00 11911 £100.00 9174 £100.00 771 £100.00 5566 £100.00 15985 £100.00 1959

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Application No:...