A former school site in Totland could be sold this week, paving the way for 16 ‘much-needed’ new homes. Deputy council leader Councillor Ian Stephens may decide to approve the final terms of the sale of the former Weston Academy...

A leading Isle of Wight councillor has said he is 'devastated' by last Thursday’s vote to close Cowes Primary School. Councillor Paul Fuller, cabinet member for planning, coastal protection and flooding, described the decision as “heart-breaking news for the Cowes...

An Isle of Wight village’s former convenience store could be converted into a 2-bedroom flat. Hinal Patel applied to County Hall for a change of use of the upper and lower ground floors of a Nettlestone property that used to...

County Hall has voted to support people who have been in care, a group facing ‘significant barriers that impact them throughout their lives’. Last week most councillors backed Councillor Debbie Andre’s motion to assist ‘care experienced people’ who the Local...

Contentious revised plans for a new seafront cafe in Bembridge have been met with renewed opposition. Bembridge Parish Council (BPC) joined Island Roads and a neighbouring resident in objecting to hospitality business SE-View’s updated plans for a cafe at Kingsmere,...

2 new ‘first-time buyer flats’ in the heart of Newport have been approved by the Isle of Wight Council's planning department. Planners have given the go ahead to Jon Carter’s prior approval application to convert ‘general office space’ on the...

A total of 9 new and ‘much-needed’ houses could be built on land in Wootton. Tradeamp Ltd has submitted a planning application to the Isle of Wight Council to construct 9x 3-bedroom homes in a field next to 115 Station...

A majority of Isle of Wight councillors agreed to a motion opposing the Labour Government’s controversial two-child benefit cap earlier this week. Full council backed Councillor Michael Lilley’s proposal calling on County Hall leader Councillor Phil Jordan to write to...

A caravan and motorhome site on the outskirts of Newchurch has been given permission to improve its facilities for holidaymakers. The isle of Wight Council has given consent to Natalie Rowland of the Caravan and Motorhome Club to upgrade 12...

Months of campaigning by passionate parents has paid off as it is confirmed that Brading, Oakfield and Wroxall Primary Schools will NOT close this year - but the axe has fallen on both Arreton and Cowes. Councillors have this evening...