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CAFÉ FOUNDER WARNS PLANS COULD FORCE CLOSURE OF COMMUNITY SPACE
Opposition has mounted to a bid to convert an events room often used by the Better Days Café.
Read moreDetailsGOOD NEWS FOR SWIMMERS AS ISLE OF WIGHT WATERS DECLARED SAFE AND CLEAN
The Environment Agency (EA) has graded 15 bathing spots on the Isle of Wight good or excellent for water quality.
Read moreDetailsISLANDERS REMINDED TO CHECK PHARMACY OPENING TIMES OVER FESTIVE PERIOD
Islanders are being urged to plan ahead and check pharmacy opening times over the festive season, as services may be busier than usual due to ongoing NHS pressures. Under the Pharmacy First scheme, local pharmacists can now treat a wide...
Read moreDetailsWORK FINALLY UNDERWAY TO BUILD BRAND NEW RETAIL PARK AT ST GEORGE’S WAY
Construction work is now well underway to build the long-awaited retail park at St George’s Way in Newport - almost 7 years after plans were first submitted.
Read moreDetailsHIT-AND-RUN DRIVER SOUGHT AFTER RED LIGHT SMASH IN WOOTTON
Police are on the hunt for the driver of a Toyota that jumped a red light and smashed into another vehicle, before then driving away.
Read moreDetailsPOLICE APPEAL FOR INFO AFTER DISAPPEARANCE OF WHITE-TAILED EAGLES
Members of the public are being urged to assist police with an investigation into the suspicious disappearance of 3 white-tailed eagles, who were part of a major reintroduction project here on the Island.
Read moreDetailsWIGHTLINK’S FREE FAMILIARISATION TRIPS HELP ISLANDERS NAVIGATE WITH EASE
Isle of Wight groups have been taking part in a new initiative introduced by Wightlink to make ferry travel feel more comfortable and accessible for anxious travellers or those with specific needs.
Read moreDetailsCOUNCILLOR CALLS FOR MORE YOUTH SERVICES TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE ‘THRIVE AND ADVANCE’
The Isle of Wight needs more youth services to help young people “thrive and advance”, an Isle of Wight councillor has said following the unveiling of a 10-year government plan.
Read moreDetailsNEW STRATEGY AIMS TO REDUCE DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SUPPORT VICTIMS ON ISLE OF WIGHT
A commitment to preventing domestic abuse and improving outcomes for victims could get the Isle of Wight Council’s seal of approval this week.
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR COMMUNITY TAKES STEP TOWARDS SECURING WINTER GARDENS
A steering group has been formally established to represent community interests and explore future options for the Ventnor Winter Gardens. This follows the building’s recently confirmed status as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) and news that its current owner...
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