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HERE’S HOW YOU CAN VOTE FOR THE NEXT POLICE COMMISSIONER
It’s time to find a new publicly elected official to be Hampshire and the Isle of Wight's Police and Crime Commissioner. You may have noticed a poll card posted through your letter box in the last few days inviting you...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 29TH MARCH 2024
The winning number in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery £5,000 draw (29th March 2024) is… Amount (£) Number £5,000.00 16534
Read moreDetailsHEATING COSTS SKYROCKET FOR NEWPORT RESIDENTS ‘TRAPPED’ TO BIOMASS SUPPLY
Residents of Bluebell Meadows and St George’s Gate in Newport claim they have been ‘lied to’ and feel ‘let down’, having been promised cheap bills and houses which were economical to run - but the reality is much different. Despite...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 29TH MARCH 2024
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...
Read moreDetailsCOWES MAN CHARGED WITH CAUSING GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM GIVEN CROWN COURT DATE
A Cowes man who is alleged to have caused grievous bodily harm with intent to another male, following an argument about parking, is to appear at the Isle of Wight Crown Court in May. Giovanni Turco, 53, of Laurel Estate...
Read moreDetailsBONCHURCH’S EAST DENE GOES ON THE MARKET WITH A £2.5MILLION PRICE TAG
East Dene in Bonchurch, the Grade II* listed former hotel, wedding venue, youth activity centre and school, has been put on the open market for £2.5million. The 7.8-acre property, described as a historic landmark marine villa with glorious sea views...
Read moreDetailsISLANDERS IN FOR AN EYEWATERING SURPRISE AS COUNCIL TAX BILLS LAND ON DOORSTEPS
Isle of Wight residents have been getting their increased council tax bills for the year ahead — with some Islanders in for an eyewatering surprise. The cost of every town, parish and community council precept has been revealed for Islanders,...
Read moreDetailsTOTLAND TO LOSE LOCAL POST OFFICE AS ROYAL MAIL STOPS COLLECTIONS
Totland's Post Office will close at the end of April as a result of a decision by Royal Mail to stop collecting post and parcels, it has been announced. Island Community Ventures Ltd, which is owned by local charity Community...
Read moreDetailsRED ARROWS SET TO ROAR OVER RYDE IN SPECIAL ARMED FORCES DAY DISPLAY
The Red Arrows are set to put on a full display over Ryde and The Solent as part of the Isle of Wight's Armed Forces Day on Sunday 30th June. The event, to be held at Eastern Gardens on the...
Read moreDetailsSTEP UP AND SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES DURING THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Could your organisation support families to access exciting activities this Summer? If so, then why not join the Isle of Wight Council's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme... The programme provides enriching activities and healthy food to some of the...
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