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Councillors in Cowes and East Cowes debated plans for a tunnel beneath the River Medina as an alternative to the floating bridge on 10th April 1906 - 120 years ago today.
Read moreDetailsThe following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsNew CGI images have revealed what the upcoming McDonald’s and Costa Coffee drive-thrus at St George’s Retail Park in Newport will look like.
Read moreDetailsBraai IOW has announced it will reopen this weekend following a highly successful Easter launch of its 2026 season, which saw strong attendance and positive feedback from visitors.
Read moreDetailsHundreds of thousands of pounds will be spent providing healthy meals, enriching activities and free childcare on the Isle of Wight this Summer.
Read moreDetailsOver £500,00 has been drawn in allowances and expenses by 8 independent Isle of Wight councillors over a 3-year period.
Read moreDetailsA proposal for ‘high quality’ and ‘boutique’ en-suite bed and breakfast rooms at a West Wight pub has been granted conditional planning permission.
Read moreDetailsThe Red Funnel-owned Hythe Ferry has been placed into voluntary liquidation following unsuccessful attempts to secure a sustainable future for the historic service.
Read moreDetailsUpgrades and repairs that could cost £3,000 are on the cards for a skatepark in Rookley.
Read moreDetailsNatasha has become the first person from the Isle of Wight to receive the prestigious award...
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