4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (275+ words) Free Saturday town centre parking between September and April could be introduced to support Isle of Wight high streets. Reuben Loake, Reform UK councillor for Ryde North West, has put forward a full council motion which proposes County Hall officers…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (573+ words) The RNLI‘s chief executive, Peter Sparkes, said in a statement on Tuesday (8th September 2026) that “some of our volunteers and staff have been the subject of online and, in the worst cases, physical abuse”. Police faced demonstrators on Sunday (6th September…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (473+ words) Racism is becoming harder to ignoreSchools are facing new and increasingly visible forms of racism, from far-right narratives taking root in communities, to global conflicts spilling into the classroom, leaving senior leaders on the front line of protecting inclusive, trusted…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (376+ words) The Isle of Wight Council has issued the following statement. In their own words. Ed We are aware that recent events involving a small boat crossing have prompted questions and concerns from Island residents. We appreciate that incidents of this…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (494+ words) The decision to approve plans for the major restructure of Hampshire’s councils will be withdrawn, the government has announced. Ministers have launched a review of the local government reorganisation (LGR) decisions for Hampshire following new legal advice. The controversial LGR…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago   (318+ words) An Island resident has launched an online petition calling on the Isle of Wight Council to reverse the DIY waste charges it is bringing in from 14th September 2026 at Lynbottom and Afton Marsh Household Waste Recycling Centres. Daniel Moss set up…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago   (534+ words) Residents and visitors are being encouraged to discover two of Newport’s most important heritage attractions free of charge as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days celebrations. The Isle of Wight Heritage Service will open the doors of the Museum…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (437+ words) Ryde Neighbourhood Board is inviting local organisations, businesses and partnerships to put forward ambitious plans that could help shape the town’s future with up to £300,000 available through a new Major Grants Programme. Launched as part of Ryde’s wider Pride in…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (391+ words) Prime Minister Andy Burnham has agreed to look at a proposal to regulate the prices of Isle of Wight ferries. MP raises Island’s ‘number one’ cost of living issueSpeaking in the House of Commons for the first time as Prime…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (409+ words) Charges will be introduced for excess amounts of DIY waste at the Isle of Wight’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) from 14th September 2026. Residents carrying out DIY projects will still be able to dispose of limited amounts of DIY waste free…...