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ROOF TERRACE AND PERGOLA PROPOSED FOR 16TH CENTURY COWES PUB
An Isle of Wight pub thought to date back to the 16th century could get some modern additions added to entice more customers.
Read moreDetails‘CARING TOGETHER’ STRATEGY PUTS CHILDREN AT THE HEART OF COUNCIL DECISIONS
The Isle of Wight Council has approved a major overhaul of its Corporate Parenting Strategy, developed in close partnership with children and care-experienced young people.
Read moreDetailsNOVEMBER SAW COUNCIL AGREE REFORMS, HOUSING CHANGES AND SEN EXPANSION
Agreeing ‘essential’ actions to improve County Hall after a damning report, moving forwards with proposed changes to the new local plan and beginning a consultation on a 50% SEND expansion at an Isle of Wight school These were among the...
Read moreDetailsNEW BREATHING TEST PATHWAY CUTS DELAYS FOR CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA
Isle of Wight NHS Trust has introduced a direct pathway for children and young people’s spirometry, which is helping to improve the diagnosis of asthma and other respiratory conditions in children aged 6 and above.
Read moreDetailsMOTORCYCLIST DIED AFTER BIKE ENTERED DITCH ON MILITARY ROAD, INQUEST FINDS
An inquest into the death of a motorcyclist who died in a single vehicle road traffic collision on Military Road, has concluded more than 2-years after his death.
Read moreDetailsCRIME-FIGHTING APP HELPS JAIL 66 OFFENDERS AND SAVE £55,000 IN POLICE TIME
A crime-fighting ap, has directly led to the conviction of 66 shoplifters, secured over 45 years of custodial sentences, and saved 787 hours of police time.
Read moreDetailsGKN AEROSPACE SEEKS EXTRA SECURITY MEASURES AMID FEARS OF HOSTILE THREATS
A major Isle of Wight employer has submitted a planning application to significantly enhance perimeter security at its East Cowes site, warning that the facility is a potential target for protest activity and criminal intrusion.
Read moreDetailsTIS’ THE SEASON! RED FUNNEL’S CHRISTMAS DAY SAILINGS CONFIRMED FOR 2025
Red Funnel will be spreading festive cheer and keeping families and loved ones connected through a series of crossings on Christmas Day, it has been confirmed.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL URGES SHOPPERS TO THINK GREEN THIS BLACK FRIDAY
As Black Friday approaches, the Isle of Wight Council is encouraging residents to shop more sustainably and reduce their environmental impact.
Read moreDetailsLEGAL ADVICE HALTS DEBATE ON PENSION FUND ETHICS AND GAZA CONFLICT
A call for ethical Isle of Wight Council pension fund investment amid the “continuing genocide in Gaza” was blocked on the back of “strong legal advice” last week.
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