Concerns were raised and Police were called out over the Bank Holiday Weekend as some bars and pubs opened - but can they be open under the coronavirus restrictions? Over last weekend’s bank holiday, many businesses serving takeaway drinks and...

Despite pleas to reopen public toilets now lockdown restrictions are easing, some town and parish councils have decided to keep them shut to avoid any ‘unnecessary risk’. Some areas of the Island have had no access to public toilets since...

A milk vending machine could soon be set up at an Isle of Wight farm as a way of diversifying their products. Mr and Mrs Bradley of Crockers Farm, on Cowes Road, have submitted a planning application to the Isle...

The Governor of HMP Isle of Wight has shaved his head — minus the eyebrows — in aid of the local hospice and NHS Charities. Dougie Graham, who is head of HMP Isle of Wight, has gotten rid of the...

A leading Conservative figure on the Isle of Wight has said the whole Dominic Cummings episode was highly regrettable and is concerned the actions could have an adverse effect on the Island’s lockdown. David Pugh, chair of the Isle of...

A proposed cafe next to Yarmouth Common has been refused by the Isle of Wight Council. Plans to serve refreshments, cakes, and ice creams to those who use the Common from a restored shipping container, which included a bicycle parking...

Families struggling to get free school meals for their children during lockdown are having to resort to meals provided by the community. Nationally, some families have been missing out on the lunches their children are entitled to when they attend...

Lynnbottom Tip reopened last week, but only taking certain types of rubbish, meaning household waste has been starting to pile up for some. Instances have been occurring across the Island where black bin bags full of household rubbish have been...

A development for more houses along Noke Common has been rejected by the Isle of Wight Council. The application, submitted by Noke Common Dairy, would demolish the outbuildings, barns and storage units to build 9 houses — but has now...

A development of 25 houses next to a primary school in East Cowes has been rejected by the Isle of Wight Council. The houses on Millfield Avenue were proposed by Vail Williams, on behalf of Sisters for Christ, the community...