Coronavirus wards at St Mary's Hospital will remain in place for at least another 9 months, in case of any further outbreaks of the virus. In order to provide secure places to treat patients affected by COVID-19, and reduce the...

Cllr Dave Stewart ‘Conceited, vain and rude’ were words hurled at the Isle of Wight Council leader on Wednesday over a motion he tabled congratulating his own group’s approach to coronavirus. In a motion to full council, Cllr Dave Stewart,...

With nearly 3,000 signatures on a petition to stop housing on Seaclose Park, the leader of the Isle of Wight Council has said he will meet with those involved to try and take things forward. Last week, a petition was...

A probation service serving the Isle of Wight has had ‘a sharp decline in the quality of work’ it provides due to staffing shortfalls, a watchdog has found. However, its work with newly released prisoners was rated as outstanding. In...

It is ‘a mistake’ for ferry companies to stop allowing most passengers to stay in their vehicles during the crossing, according to an Isle of Wight Council member. During the coronavirus lockdown, the Maritime and Coastguard Authority relaxed laws to...

More than 100 patients will be offered the chance to have their surgery done privately on the mainland to clear the ‘considerable backlog’ of treatments the Isle of Wight NHS Trust now faces in the aftermath of the first wave...

Visitors to patients in St Mary’s Hospital may have to wait a bit longer before they can see their loved ones — as restrictions are not going to be lifted yet. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions to...

The demolition of a historical watchtower in Freshwater has been refused by the Isle of Wight Council. Proposals submitted by Linstone Chine Management Company sought approval for the demolition of the former coastguard lookout, which overlooks Fort Albert, as it...

The Isle of Wight Council says that services won’t be reduced as it looks to find £10million of savings to fill the COVID-19 black hole - but it will be looking to stall the Nicholson Road development in Ryde and...

It would be an absolute tragedy if the purchase of Venture Quays by the Isle of Wight Council did not go ahead  - that was the message to councillors who were urged to continue with buying the landmark East Cowes...