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RICHARD QUIGLEY MP SEES THE OPPORTUNITIES DEVOLUTION COULD BRING TO THE ISLAND
Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley has stated that 'devolution presents a huge opportunity for Islanders and for our communities to thrive', as the Isle of Wight's Cabinet voted to push ahead with a priority programme last night (Thursday)....
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 10TH JANUARY 2025
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications...
Read moreDetailsLATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (30TH DECEMBER – 3RD JANUARY 2025)
Monday 16th December – Friday 20th December 2024 • Esmee Hicks, 21, of Wilton Road, Shanklin pleaded guilty to drug driving (cannabis). She was banned from driving for 12 months, fined £80 and ordered to pay £85 costs with a £32...
Read moreDetailsQUIGLEY TOES THE PARTY LINE ONCE MORE WITH VOTE AGAINST GROOMING GANG INQUIRY
Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley is continuing to toe the party line following his recent vote against a grooming gang inquiry. It was back in September that Quigley voted in favour of the Labour Party's plans to cut...
Read moreDetailsCHOCOLATE ISLAND BUILDING IN GODSHILL WILL ONCE AGAIN BE USED FOR RETAIL PURPOSES
A former Isle of Wight chocolate shop building will once again be used for retail purposes following a council decision earlier this week (7th January). County Hall has given consent to Lesley Hall’s listed building consent and planning permission applications...
Read moreDetailsARSON ATTEMPT FORCES CLOSURE OF ACCESSIBLE TOILETS IN SANDOWN
Sandown Town Council has been forced to close the accessible toilets at St John’s Toilets and Eastern Gardens following a series of arson attempts and criminal damage. The Town Council recently installed CCTV at both locations and has forwarded footage...
Read moreDetailsDOUBLE GRITTING RUN TO BE COMPLETED AS COLD WEATHER CONTINUES
Island Roads' fleet of gritters will be out and about twice in the next 24 hours as temperatures continue to plummet. Gritters have already been out and about on Monday and Tuesday this week in what has been a bitterly...
Read moreDetailsROBERTSON URGES COUNCIL TO REJECT MAINLAND MAYORAL PROPOSAL TONIGHT
Joe Robertson MP has called on Isle of Wight Council Leader Phil Jordan and his Cabinet to respect the decision of Full Council by rejecting the Labour Government’s fast-tracked proposal for a mainland-based Mayor with jurisdiction over the Island. Following...
Read moreDetailsAPPLICATIONS OPEN FOR NEW RECRUITS TO JOIN RYDE AND SANDOWN BEACH LIFEGUARD TEAM
Ryde & Sandown Beach Lifeguards have opened applications for the 2025 summer season. Becoming a Lifeguard with RBLG puts you on the frontline of coastal safety services on the Isle of Wight. RBLG (Registered Charity 1174631) is looking for some...
Read moreDetailsNEW ORDER FOR 15 ISLANDER AIRCRAFT A BOOST FOR BEMBRIDGE AND ZERO-EMISSIONS AVIATION
Evia Aero, a pioneering German company dedicated to transforming European travel through sustainable and carbon-neutral aviation, has signed a letter of intent with Britten-Norman to purchase 15 new Islander aircraft. The 15 Islander aircraft acquired from Britten-Norman will commence delivery...
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