Local Community News

An innovative scheme aims to involve local young people in a project to regenerate a children’s play park in Cowes. The green area at Maxted Close has suffered repeated vandalism over the years so before putting more money into the...

Disruption continues to Wightlink's corss-Solent service between Ryde and Portsmouth Harbour this week. Wight Ryder I will depart Portsmouth at XX:15 minutes past each hour from 05:15 until 22:15 and will depart from Ryde at XX:47 minutes past each hour...

Following work to clear a section of landslip alongside the track in Sandown, Island Line trains are set to resume a partial service tomorrow (Wednesday). Large bags filled with gravel have been built up behind a series of gardens near...

For the first time, local authorities and civic dignitaries, community groups and charities throughout the British Isles are taking part in local flag raising events and ceremonies of dedication to mark Commonwealth Day. Major General Martin White, Lord-Lieutenant of the...

Plans for an asphalt plant on the banks of the River Medina have been formally withdrawn by the Eurovia Group following planning permission being granted for a new, low-emission plant at Blackwater Quarry, to replace the existing plant. Scott Wardrop,...

Around 300 people attended the Isle of Wight Council’s Totland landslide information event on Wednesday to discuss the future of the Totland sea wall that collapsed back in December 2012 following a landslide.  The meeting was organised by the council...

ITM Power, the energy storage and clean fuel company, has announced the achievement of obtaining planning permission for five hydrogen refuelling sites on the Isle of Wight. ITM Power has been granted planning permission for an 80kg/day hydrogen refuelling station...

The Hampshire charity, The Maritime Archaeology Trust, has launched a new appeal to help bring its unique mobile museum and laboratory to schools and youth groups.   Over a number of years the charity’s Discovery Bus has been funded to...

Island Line train services has been suspended once again today (Friday) due to a landslip at Sandown. The gardens of three properties near to Foxes Bridge have fallen even further since Sunday and have caused safety concerns, resulting in the...

Residents and businesses in Yarmouth have expressed concerns about the seven-week closure of Bouldnor Road for geotechnical works by Island Roads, fearing it will result in further loss of business in the coastal town. Several businesses are only just hanging...