The Island is 'more than capable' of dealing with the challenges it faces in the delivery of children’s services, says a senior Isle of Wight Council official, as a decade-long strategic partnership comes to an end. The comments follow warnings from Hampshire County...

Plans to build a house within the grounds of an Isle of Wight cemetery have been refused. A 2-bed chalet bungalow was proposed for behind the wall of Newport Cemetery, on Fairlee Road. It would have sat between existing homes,  on...

An Isle of Wight councillor has thanked members of the emergency services who helped evacuate Bonchurch residents from their homes after Sunday night’s devastating landslip, with the majority of households now able to return. Around 20 families had to move...

A popular Isle of Wight seaside cafe is looking to add alcoholic drinks to its menu, alongside Mr Whippy ice creams and chips. Shoreside Café, on East Cowes Esplanade, wants to serve something a bit stronger to customers appreciating the...

The transformation of a former Isle of Wight residential home into flats has been rejected by the council, due to a shortage of care beds on the Island. It’s despite the building’s owner saying too much work was needed to...

The cost of the Isle of Wight Council’s Green Garden Waste collection service could increase to more than £100 a year. Fees could rise 6.25% from April next year to cover inflationary costs, the authority has said, if the go-ahead...

An Isle of Wight couple — who were ordered to leave their holiday home after using it as a permanent residence — have submitted another bid to stay there, now temporarily. The pair were found to have breached planning conditions...

An Isle of Wight preschool has been highly praised by Ofsted, being marked ‘Oustanding’ in all areas, following an inspection in October. Children are incredibly kind and demonstrate impeccable behaviour at the pre-school at St Helens, which adjoins the Primary...

An Isle of Wight woman, whose ceilings have been ‘ruined’ twice in the last 12 months due to water damage, is calling for Southern Housing to do more. Susan Henderson, 63, lives in Alresford Lodge in Shanklin and has had...

“Sticking plasters” are being used to try to fix the Isle of Wight’s dental crisis including a mobile dental bus and asking existing practices to do more. It comes as a long-term solution is in the works, which is hoped...