An Isle of Wight care home was in breach of legal regulations relating to safe care and treatment, safeguarding people from abuse and good governance, a watchdog has said. Health and social care regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) marked...

An Isle of Wight community group has asked why Sandown is ‘being left to rot’ amid a ‘failure of political leadership’. Together for Sandown said residents have ‘yet again been overlooked’ after the Island missed out on getting any funding...

Reform UK would win both the Isle of Wight’s parliamentary seats if an ‘election were held tomorrow’, YouGov has projected. The pollster’s ‘industry-leading’ MRP model based on a sample of 13,000 voters projects Reform winning Isle of Wight West with...

The Isle of Wight Council has been accused of “undermining democracy” after a new report proposed keeping the current Floating Bridge, despite a previous decision to replace it. A new recommendation from County Hall officers to retain and modify Floating...

A new sea pool project that will 'harness the sea’ and make it accessible throughout the year could be supported by Isle of Wight councillors this week. The policy, finance and resources committee (PFRC) will decide on Thursday whether or...

A 13-bed care home for adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs could replace a former Isle of Wight hotel. Kelly Pointing of the Call on Me care provider submitted a change of use application to the Isle of...

A former bed and breakfast in Shanklin is to become a boarding house for care home shift workers. County Hall has agreed to Hartford Care’s Lawful Development Certificate application to use Shanklin’s closed Rowborough Hotel as accommodation for both ‘day...

Sandown Town Hall’s street-facing façade will get a facelift as part of the building’s ‘much-needed’ restoration. The Isle of Wight Council’s Listed Building Consent application to refurbish Sandown Town Hall’s frontage on Grafton Street has been accepted. Approved plans include...

Insults and accusations of bullying and threats have been thrown around the Isle of Wight Council’s chamber by councillors in full view of the public. Tensions between 3 councillors reached boiling point over the last few days, with one calling...

The removal of an ATM from the village of Shalfleet, described as a vital resource for its community, has been denounced by a parish councillor. Shalfleet Parish Council’s Cllr Jonathan Hill said the “sudden withdrawal” of the cash machine by...