‘Outstanding’ is the verdict of a recent Ofsted report on an Isle of Wight special school’s social care.

Plans for a 145-berth marina in East Cowes are facing an objection from Island Roads, which has warned the development could have a ‘significant or severe’ impact on the surrounding highway network.

Proposed double yellow lines on part of an Isle of Wight main road have been met with mixed reactions from residents, a county councillor has said.

Council plans to spend over £1million on 10 apartments for temporary accommodation have been given the green light by Isle of Wight councillors.

A key source of funding for financially distressed local authorities referred to in the Isle of Wight Council’s 2026/27 budget plans may not have to be used, senior council officers have said.

New tax breaks for pubs, live music venues, film studios and electric vehicle charging points will be included in Isle of Wight Council policy, councillors have agreed.

A hair salon business serving around 4 to 5 clients per day could operate out of a garden shed in the Isle of Wight’s county town.

Controversial government SEND proposals have been slated as “dangerous” and “budget cuts dressed up as being good for kids”.

Plans for ‘much-needed’ toilet and shower facilities at a 19th-century barracks in East Cowes have been criticised as ‘intrusive’ by an Isle of Wight councillor.

The first floor of Shanklin Conservative Club may become a ‘much sought-after’ NHS dental practice catering to around 80 patients per day.