One of the Isle of Wight’s prestigious manor houses has been given the go-ahead to open more of its estate to the public. Mottistone Manor, on the Island’s south coast, already offers its garden and woodlands to the public, under...

An investigation into last week's devastating flooding is being launched by the Isle of Wight Council, which will include exploring the actions of both the Environment Agency and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. A Section 19...

The Isle of Wight Council is predicting it will not make as much money from a once-popular parking permit this year. Having increased in price by 20% in the last 9 months, a year-long All-Island Parking Permit now costs £648,...

A convenience store in Sandown had to throw away food after a hygiene inspection. Central Convenience Stores, on Perowne Way, has since been slapped with a 1-star food hygiene rating, meaning ‘major improvement’ is necessary. The store, near Fairway Holiday...

Isle of Wight taxi drivers have to sign up for more frequent criminal record checks — and there is a crackdown on those who have not yet done so. When people first apply for a taxi licence from the Isle...

More work is being done to unblock drains and gullies ahead of Storm Ciaran following last week’s devastating flooding which affected multiple homes and businesses across the Isle of Wight. The storm is set to move in later tonight (Wednesday) and could...

A disused Victorian church in the village of Shorwell could become a family home under new plans. Shorwell Methodist Church, on Sandy Way, closed in March 2020 due to a dwindling congregation and has been unused since. The Victorian church building...

Plans for a seaside café in Totland to sell takeaway alcohol have been condemned and labelled as 'just asking for trouble' by nearby residents. The Wooldridge Group which owns and operates the Bay Café, on the recently redeveloped Totland Pier,...

The new leader of the Isle of Wight Conservative Group at County Hall, Councillor Clare Mosdell, has promised strong leadership. Following a vote within the Isle of Wight Conservative Association on Thursday evening, Cllr Mosdell has been appointed to represent...

Plans to improve a wastewater treatment plant on the Isle of Wight have been approved. The Calbourne Wastewater Treatment Works — 1 of 20 on the Island — releases treated effluent into the River Caul Bourne which eventually runs into...