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DEPLORABLE CONDITION OF ISLAND’S ROADS RAISED BY LOCAL MP SOME 100 YEARS AGO
General John Seely MP Much has changed over the past century, yet much has remained the same - including the state of the Island's roads. Major General John Seely MP - speaking to the Isle of Wight Liberal Party on...
Read moreDetailsRETROSPECTIVE PERMISSION GRANTED FOR DEMOLITION OF CAMP HILL’S THE FIRS
6 new houses will be built and retrospective planning permission has been granted by the Isle of Wight Council, after the demolition of an abandoned property near Newport. Before any development takes place, the site’s lizards and slow worms populations...
Read moreDetailsNEW OWNER OF DENBIGH HOUSE COMMITTED TO CONTINUING NHS DENTAL PROVISION
Ryde-based dental practice Denbigh House has announced that it has been sold to a well-known local name, who has expressed his commitment to continuing NHS treatments. Denbigh House, one of the oldest practices in the UK, has been a dental...
Read moreDetails5TH EDITION OF IW STORY FESTIVAL CELEBRATED IN STYLE
With over 1,000 tickets sold, last week saw the return of the annual Isle of Wight Story Festival as it celebrated its 5th anniversary over the February half term. Aiming to inspire children and young people, the IW Story Festival...
Read moreDetailsFIRST-EVER BIOSPHERE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD ISLANDWIDE THIS JUNE
The first-ever Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival, which is set to be held on 29th and 30th June, will offer a chance for local businesses, organisations and communities to celebrate together the Island's Biosphere status and everything it stands for:...
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR TOWN COUNCIL AGREES TO RAISE PRECEPT BY 9% FROM APRIL
Ventnor Town Council has agreed to increase its precept council tax by 9% for the next financial year - but it could have been more than 11%. At a budget-setting meeting on Tuesday, councillors decided to settle for a 9%...
Read moreDetailsHOUSING DEVELOPERS COULD BE FORCED TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS ISLAND’S HEALTH FACILITIES
The Isle of Wight Council is looking to force housing developers to contribute to local health facilities - and is wanting your views on the proposals. The draft Health Contributions Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) has been prepared in partnership with...
Read moreDetailsRESURFACING WORKS TO GET UNDERWAY ON CASTLE ROAD IN EAST COWES
Work to upgrade a section of Castle Street in East Cowes - between Link Road and Well Road - is to begin next month. Due to the nature of the excavation works being undertaken, a 24-hour road closure will be...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE OFFICER CLEARED OF GROSS MISCONDUCT OVER ALLEGED ‘USE OF FORCE’ AGAINST CHILD
An Isle of Wight Police officer who was accused of using excessive force on a child has been cleared of gross misconduct but has received a written warning. PC Stuart Pearson, who has served with Hampshire & Isle of Wight...
Read moreDetailsFRIENDS OF RYDE TOWN HALL RELEASES REPORT INTO POSSIBLE FUTURE OF DERELICT SITE
Friends of Ryde Town Hall (FORTH) has released a comprehensive white paper about a possible future for the derelict Ryde Town Hall & Theatre. Entitled The FORTH Report, it’s supported by a substantial public survey and many months of community...
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