CAR AND BIKE CRASH CAUSES DELAYS ON MILITARY ROAD
14th June 2026
A beach sports arena, saltwater pool and re-wilded glamping could all be coming to Sandown seafront as part of major regeneration plans in The Bay. After plans were scrapped to build a major £33million dinosaur-themed amusement park, new ideas are...
Read moreDetailsA living memorial has been planted at St Mary's Hospital to remember those who died during the COVID-19 pandemic. Family and friends of patients who died at St Mary’s Hospital in Newport gathered today (Thursday), to witness the unveiling of...
Read moreDetailsAfter years of ups and down, the Isle of Wight Council has made the final decision to close Chillerton and Rookley Primary School on 31st December. Cabinet last night (Thursday) decided to publish a public notice ratifying the amalgamation of...
Read moreDetailsA much-loved Isle of Wight seaside attraction looks set to reopen this Summer but questions remain about what will happen in the long-term. The future of Browns Golf Course on Culver Parade, Sandown has been up in the air for...
Read moreDetailsFrustrations have once again been shared over the debacle that saw the Isle of Wight Council U-turn on its proposal to consult on the closure of 3 primary schools. Announced before the half-term school holidays (but quickly withdrawn), parents said...
Read moreDetailsThe latest attempt to close a rural Isle of Wight primary school has been lodged — for what could be the final time. After a turbulent couple of months in the Isle of Wight Council’s education department, the future of...
Read moreDetailsA motion of no confidence has been lodged against the current leader of the Isle of Wight Council — and could see the Conservatives returned to power. Councillor Lora Peacey-Wilcox has been in charge of the authority for the past...
Read moreDetailsTapnell Farm’s pods are already in place but there’s an issue with the planning application. The plans for 32 new holiday pods at the Isle of Wight attraction will need to be reconsidered after facts submitted as part of the...
Read moreDetailsMore than half a million pounds was given to Isle of Wight councillors, collectively, for the role they play in the authority. Annual figures have been revealed from the local authority, detailing how much it handed elected representatives in allowances...
Read moreDetailsWhen the Isle of Wight Council took on the Venture Quays site in East Cowes in 2020 it included the caveat that houses should be built — but just what is happening now? In the nearly 3 years since the...
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