5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (316+ words) The decision by Angela Rayner to halt controversial local government reorganisation (LGR) plans has no impact on the Isle of Wight, the council leader has said. Jonathan Bacon said suggesting otherwise would be scaremongering for political reasons. The Isle of…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (462+ words) A row over 'secret' plans for holiday accommodation in an ancient Isle of Wight woodland has seen the scheme branded a 'legal loophole' and Forestry England accused of 'hypocrisy'. Locals have launched a campaign against holiday firm Unyoked's plans to…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (253+ words) An historic building in an Isle of Wight town centre will be home to two new apartments – above an Indian restaurant. Mr S. Miah has won planning and listed building consent for a change of use of the first and…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (257+ words) The Isle of Wight's historic Commodore Cinema and Bingo Hall building has gone up for auction, although moviegoers and bingo players need not worry, as neither venue is set to close. The landmark building at 2 Star Street, Ryde, is being…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (215+ words) I recently went to Blackgang Chine theme park and was shocked to find they had an attraction called 'the Mouth of Hell'. It is clearly unsuitable for children. How are parents supposed to explain what hell is to their child?...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (311+ words) A prominent building in an Isle of Wight seaside town, sat empty for years, could become a ‘high-quality’ new hotel. Dr Malik has submitted a proposal for the conversion of the former Terminus Hotel at 70 and 70A St Johns Road in…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (943+ words) The issue of Orange Order marches on the Garvaghy Road is “closed”, First Minister Michelle O’Neill has said. Ms O’Neill said residents living along the mainly nationalist Garvaghy Road in Portadown had been subjected to a “direct provocation” after the…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (321+ words) AN ISLE of Wight prisoner who assaulted multiple prison officers and flooded a landing, causing over £15,000 worth of damage, has appeared in court. Kye Dunn, of HMP Isle of Wight, appeared before Isle of Wight magistrates via video link on…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (240+ words) Isle of Wight RNLI crews were called into action earlier today (Sunday) after around 140 migrants aboard a single inflatable dinghy were rescued in the English Channel following a lengthy crossing from Normandy. According to the BBC, the vessel, carrying approximately…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (625+ words) As summer begins to give way to autumn, despite the forecast suggesting we may enjoy one last burst of sunshine before packing away the shorts and barbecues, it feels like an appropriate moment to reflect on a season defined by…...