The Isle of Wight Council is still in the running to take on the old Camp Hill prison, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has revealed. In response to a question posed by Island MP Bob Seely in the House of...

In what is being described as a possibly 'vital’ service, an equine clinic for donkeys could be heading to the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. In plans submitted by the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, a treatment centre could be...

A popular Isle of Wight tourist attraction is looking to change its seasonal camping to a more permanent offer. Tapnell Farm, based on the outskirts of Freshwater, is looking to install 32 high-quality tourism pods, each with enough space for...

A new housing development has been proposed on the outskirts of Newport, which could see some 46 homes or more built just off Long Lane. Weymouth-based company Betterment Properties have submitted plans for 46 homes — 1-bed flats and 2,...

More help is a step closer for the Island’s most vulnerable residents as they could get extra money off their council tax bill. At last week’s Isle of Wight Council cabinet meeting, it was agreed to recommend a further 5%...

To help come to the rescue of the Island’s ‘suffering’ high streets, a new guide has been produced stipulating how shopfronts should look in 2 major towns. Last week, the Isle of Wight Council approved the Newport and Ryde Commercial Frontages...

School will be out forever in Yarmouth come January when the town's school will move to another town. Pupils at Yarmouth Primary School are looking to make the move to Freshwater, on the site of the former All Saints Primary...

Another major housing development could be approved in Gunville as it comes before planners for a 2nd time. The outline application for more than 100 houses — although no specific number has been set yet — was first discussed by...

Wightcare has been given just 2 years to break even following the decision by the Isle of Wight Council to keep it in-house, but withdraw its £550,000 subsidiary. Wightcare, owned by the Isle of Wight Council, will have to find...

Councillors from all sides of the chamber unanimously backed measures to help the Isle of Wight and its residents cope with the cost of living crisis. Through a motion, submitted by Labour Councillor Richard Quigley, the Council will now do...