A contentious application for a renewable energy park near Wootton has been resubmitted to the Isle of Wight Council. Sunny Oaks Renewable Energy Park Limited’s revised proposal comprises a collection of ground mounted solar panels and a Battery Energy Storage...

A new industrial and storage building providing 241sqm of ‘much needed’ business space is planned for Rookley. Manufacturing and office supply firm Betapak said its proposed industrial unit would expand its business at Pritchetts Way, Rookley. It would create a...

Fears that vibrations from washing machines and driers would disturb nearby residents hasn't been enough to stop planning permission being granted for a new laundrette in Sandown. In an Officer Written Justification, County Hall said Deven Thakrar’s proposal to open...

An Isle of Wight dental care provider has revealed there will be a 2-week gap in provision while the practice establishes itself to provide NHS dentistry in Freshwater. Holly Day, of the family-run Denbigh House, said Freshwater patients would not...

An 'excellent' Isle of Wight anti-poverty plan was agreed at County Hall earlier this week (Thursday). The Health and Wellbeing Board approved the Isle of Wight Poverty Reduction Strategy 2024 – 2029, a scheme with 3 key priorities: targeting support...

A multi-pronged public health drive was agreed at County Hall on Thursday, including a ‘smokefree policies in public places and workplaces’ pledge. The Isle of Wight Health and Wellbeing Board, made up of figures from across the Isle of Wight’s...

A ‘no waiting at any time’ permanent parking restriction on Seaview’s High Street could be approved next week. From next Thursday (7th November), council leader Phil Jordan could decide to authorise the policy. It is said to have been called...

Isle of Wight Distribution could open up a HGV Class 1 training facility at its new home in Whippingham to support the recruitment of new drivers amid a nationwide shortage. It comes as the sale of Isle of Wight Council-owned...

A refused barn conversion application described as a ‘visual encroachment’ by the Isle of Wight National Landscape has been appealed. Shaun Clark lodged an appeal over his stalled bid to convert a disused, timber stable building to the north west...

The Isle of Wight Council has approved over £1million in cost-of-living support this week. Councillor Debbie Andre, cabinet member for adult social care and public health, gave the go-ahead to a package of funding worth £1,131,576.08 on Monday. The Isle...