A Council Tax hike of nearly 3% was approved at last night's Full Council meeting, but in a shock move it was not the ruling Alliance administration’s budget that was passed, but instead an amended version by the opposition Conservative...

Dirty knives, mould, untrained staff and food stored above recommended temperature are some of the hygiene issues uncovered at an Isle of Wight Subway store. Following an inspection by Isle of Wight Council's Environmental Health officers, the Newport branch of...

2 new brand names - Evans Cycles and USC - look set to open inside the refurbished Sports Direct store in Newport. Plans have been unveiled to get rid of the vacant stores next to Newport Bus Station. At the...

The average Isle of Wight household is likely to be at least £65 worse off from April as council tax bills rise by the equivalent of a typical weekly family shop. With an increase in the police precept for Hampshire...

“It's not enough” — the Island’s MP has joined critics calling for more money from the Government to recognise the Isle of Wight’s unique circumstances after a payout was awarded. As part of a £54.1billion ‘Levelling Up’ agenda, the Government...

An hour of free parking in Newport could be on the cards in a bid to bring shoppers back to the county town. Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council (NCCC) this week put money for the pilot scheme in its budget...

After almost 37 years, a gym in Newport is set to close and be turned into houses. Plans have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council by the owners of the Fitness Factory on Portland Street, Mr and Mrs...

Foxes, fire hazard and ‘shabby’ land fears have seen residents call for an Island developer to do something with an empty site in the centre of Cowes. The privately-owned land on Market Hill is a green spot, but neighbours in...

Isle of Wight households have been hit by another council tax hike this week with news that an additional 7.1% will have to be paid towards the fire service precept. The 7.1% annual increase -or £5 for an average Band...

More hints at the route of September’s highly-anticipated Isle of Wight stage of the Tour of Britain have been revealed, including a dramatic uphill finish to The Needles. The Isle of Wight will host the final stage of the cycling...