CAR AND BIKE CRASH CAUSES DELAYS ON MILITARY ROAD
14th June 2026
A town council meeting descended into chaos on Tuesday night as allegations of bullying, harassment and intimidation were made — and the Isle of Wight’s MP got involved. At Yarmouth Town Council (YTC), 1 councillor publicly apologised for his behaviour...
Read moreDetailsOEA Alternative Provision looks to add more places to its small Special Education Needs (SEN) school, this time at a base on the outskirts of Newport. The OEA, which caters to individuals who may find mainstream school challenging, could open...
Read moreDetailsA family from the Isle of Wight has spoken out in desperation as no suitable secondary school place has been found for their son. 4 schools have so far said they would not be able to cope with the needs...
Read moreDetailsA rural church on the Isle of Wight is facing a challenge to raise £100,000 as it looks to repair its severely water-damaged tower. The community around All Saints Church, in Newchurch, has already had to stabilise its church tower,...
Read moreDetailsOwners of a West Wight caravan park will face legal action over the unlicensed cutting down of trees in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, nearly 2 years ago. Mature oak trees were felled at the Silver Glades Caravan Park,...
Read moreDetailsThe owner of a popular Isle of Wight attraction has lamented the sudden closure of a public footpath — and only free access route to his business — over fears it could lose him vital footfall. The Isle of Wight...
Read moreDetailsNew cycle routes could be created in Newport and Ryde to get more people out of their cars. As part of a local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP), the Isle of Wight Council is proposing new or improved cycle...
Read moreDetailsStorm water overflows are being discharged into the River Medina, it has been revealed. Southern Water has confirmed a concern raised by the Isle of Wight Council’s harbour committee but said there is “very little evidence” sewage is being discharged...
Read moreDetailsA bed and breakfast in Lake that simply isn't making enough money and has failed to sell on the open market could now be turned into a family home. The 7-bed Haytor Lodge on the Cliff Path could close if...
Read moreDetailsFrustration over a lack of council decision on a major Cowes seafront homes plan has led to developers seeking government intervention. The Isle of Wight Council failed to issue a decision on the regeneration proposals for Hamlet Court, on Queens...
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