Opposition has rallied to a multi-million-pound McDonald’s scheme in Cowes, with one objector labelling the proposal a ‘monstrosity’.

A controversial scheme to build a 145-berth leisure marina is due for a decision by the Isle of Wight Council, amid public concerns including pollution, parking and an increased risk of collisions.

Gatten and Lake Primary School on the Isle of Wight could take over the direct management of an on-site community pre-school.

New councillors on the Isle of Wight have been learning the ropes in advance of the meetings they will be expected to attend, and decisons they will have to make.

An ‘exceptional’ Isle of Wight early years setting has been praised by inspectors for providing an ‘extremely high’ standard of quality education and care.

‘Anti-social parking’ problems with cars left on verges, a bus being obstructed and fear over emergency vehicle access came to the fore at a recent public meeting.

A 13-room House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for working Island residents scheme has been submitted for an Isle of Wight hotel.

A debate on declaring no confidence in Southern Water will be held.

The Isle of Wight Council has closed the planning enforcement case that saw Ventnor Winter Gardens undergo work to improve the site's visual condition. 

Proposals to convert an Isle of Wight hotel plagued by fire damage and vandalism have been broadly endorsed by Sandown Town Council (STC).