An independent review into whether the Isle of Wight Council’s planning system works - or doesn’t as the case may be - is being conducted by mainland officials. It comes after allegations of mistreatment were levelled at the council’s planning...

The ‘harsh reality’ of the Isle of Wight’s critical housing need has been highlighted by senior councillors — including 42 Island families living in emergency accommodation following an immediate risk of homelessness. It comes as the cost of living crisis...

An East Cowes man has been charged and will appear in court following the disruption of a town council meeting in March. On 31st March, Simon Wheeler entered a meeting of East Cowes Town Council (ECTC), where the Norris Castle...

As gas prices rise for the Isle of Wight Council, so does the cost of cremations for Islanders. The council’s cabinet approved the increase at its meeting on Thursday night. A cremation, including the use of the organ and a...

The Isle of Wight Council has finally launched the first part of its new £765,000 website - albeit 20 months later than first anticipated. The site, https://beta.iow.gov.uk/, described as an ‘enormous beast’, has part-launched in BETA format, which means it...

A popular Ryde hotspot is taking the Isle of Wight Council to court after the authority refused its application to stay open until the small hours. Harbour House, on Ryde Esplanade, has tried twice in 18 months to extend its...

Isle of Wight schoolchildren will have a 2 week October half-term holiday and a shorter Christmas break from 2023, it has been decided. The move was approved by the Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet on Thursday, who had originally changed...

The popular Wildheart Trust on Sandown seafront will now have the potential to expand, thanks to a decision by the local authority. The Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet has agreed to treat the animal sanctuary as special purchasers of a...

Concerns have been raised that saving a rural Isle of Wight primary school could be at the cost of every child’s education on the Island. The Isle of Wight Council announced this week that Chillerton and Rookley Primary School will...

Taxi fares on the Isle of Wight WILL become even more expensive on 1st June with a 2-mile journey increasing by at least £1.10. The Isle of Wight Council approved the increase on Thursday night after months of deliberation and...