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A planning battle over ‘visually intrusive’ new carports on the edge of an Isle of Wight village has gone to appeal. Mr J. Knight and Mrs N. Moore are contesting the council’s refusal of their revised applications for carports at...

The Isle of Wight Council is inviting applications for the 2025 round of its small grants programme, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses across the Island, with a total of £150,000 available. Grants of £15,000 to £50,000 are available for...

A 4-bedroom house could replace empty office space in the centre of Newport. Zen Transformations has sought prior approval for a change of use of 29 Pyle Street in Newport. The town centre property has been vacant for more than...

Residents in Wootton, Whippingham and Arreton are celebrating following the final confirmation that their battle against plans for gravel extraction in Wootton has been won. The land at Palmers Farm that was to be used for gravel extraction was sold recently...

The National Trust has announced plans to create a transformative new visitor experience on the Isle of Wight, unlocking year-round access to the stunning landscapes of Mottistone, Compton and Dunsbury. Set to be the Island’s first year-round outdoor hub, opening...

“There is a neglect, dereliction problem in this town and it needs to be taken seriously,” an Isle of Wight town councillor said earlier this week. Sandown Town Council (STC)’s Councillor Leon Girling accused County Hall of not “prioritising need”...

Monday 14th July – Friday 25th July 2025 Garry Fry, 25, of Lake Green Road, Lake – drove a vehicle with a controlled drug over the limit – fined £80, costs £85, surcharge £32, and disqualified for 12 months. Steven...

An East Cowes man has been banned from driving for 2 years after failing to provide a specimen when suspected of an offence following a rush hour collision in Ryde. John Benjamin, 54, of Chinchen Close, appeared before Portsmouth Magistrates’...

Newly released figures show that the Isle of Wight has suffered another year-on-year drop in visitor numbers in the first 6 months of 2025, with data revealing worrying trends that point to transport issues and a decline in family holidays....

Local performing arts group Get On Stage is inviting children across the Isle of Wight to take part in a Summer packed full of theatre activities, following the success of their recent production, Alice The Musical. The group has announced...