Plans for nearly 150 houses on the edge of Gunville look set to finally go before planners. 2 applications, full plans for 36 houses and outline for 113, were submitted in November 2019 but now revised plans are back before...

A local councillor has hit back at the solution to solve the troubled floating bridge’s problems stating 'it's not a sticky plaster you can put on'. As the Isle of Wight Council continues to consider the only ‘viable’ option to...

Domestic abuse incidents are rising on the Isle of Wight, according to the latest figures published by the Isle of Wight Community Safety Partnership (CSP). 1,786 incidents of domestic violence and abuse were recorded on the Island in 2019/20, an...

The parish council which was looking to buy Chale Green Stores has objected to plans to turn it into homes. Planning permission has been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council by Vern Tyerman, owner of the stores, to convert...

Isle of Wight residents struggling to pay their council tax bill will have to pay an additional 5% from April as the Council cuts the subsidy it offers. Instead of the 70% discount offered by the Isle of Wight Council...

Households across the Isle of Wight could soon be paying an additional £15 a year on their Council Tax to help fund Hampshire Constabulary. Olivia Pinkey, Chief Constable of Hampshire Constabulary, has asked officials to increase the Police precept by...

The Isle of Wight Council has come under fire from one of its members for not paying its staff enough that they can have 'a reasonable quality of life'. A new pay policy has been approved for staff, as it...

A councillor has hit out at a lack of transparency and openness surrounding Ventnor's new public toilet — but the mayor says that is not the case. Ventnor Town Council (VTC) is in the final stages of agreeing a new...

Plans have been submitted to turn a former poultry farm into houses, in the first part of a development between Cowes and Gurnard. Filling the gap on Place Road between The Range and the new 93-home Meadow View Park on...

Consultation has re-opened on the application for exploratory oil drilling on the Isle of Wight, with final plans submitted for the building, operation and decommissioning of a well site for the exploration and appraisal of hydrocarbon minerals in Arreton. Information...