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• Plan To Protect Vulnerable Tenants And Combat Fraud Set For Decision

  A new plan to enforce housing rules could be agreed – to protect vulnerable tenants and help the council avoid financial losses through fraud.

• Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council Launches Resident Survey

  Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council is inviting residents to help shape the future of their community by participating in a survey that will inform the new strategic plan and upcoming budget.

• New 'Cider And Chocolate' Attraction Could Be Heading To Arreton

  A planning appeal has been launched over the construction of a new ‘cider and chocolate’ tourist attraction near an Isle of Wight village.

• Mini-Games Area Proposed For Sandown Play Park

  An Isle of Wight seaside town’s popular play park and gardens could get a new multi-use games area.

• Former Isle Of Wight Assistant Church Organist Jailed For Sexually Abusing Child In 1990s

  A former assistant church organist and youth club worker has been jailed for the non-recent sexual abuse of a child on the Isle of Wight.

• Bert Fallout Revealed By Island Roads

  Island Roads dealt with around 20 call-outs during Storm Bert over the weekend – the majority of which were for fallen or dangerous trees.

• Ryde Wall Demolition Permission Granted

  The demolition of a 19th century Ryde school wall posing a “severe safety risk” was yesterday granted consent by the Isle of Wight Council.

• Seaview Garage To Become Artist Studio

  A car and motorbike storage space in an Isle of Wight seaside village could be demolished and replaced with an artist’s studio and newly built garage.

• Hundreds Of Knives Taken Off The Streets As Part Of Operation Sceptre

  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have joined forces across the country for a knife crime week of action known as Operation Sceptre and recovered 338 knives and made 20 knife-related arrests.

• Island Author Celebrating Amazon Number One

  “A Christmas Murder”, the latest book by Island author Mary Grand has hit number one in the Amazon kindle best seller list.

• Councillor Coy On Isle Of Wight Social Housing

  The Isle of Wight Council leader says he ‘cannot guarantee’ council-owned sites listed for sale will be sold for social housing purposes, despite calls to do so from an opposition councillor.

• Warning For Islanders Selling Vehicles To Be 'Scam Aware'

  Motorists are being warned of a scam that sees potential buyers trying to knock money off the asking price by tampering with the vehicle.

• Bus Fares Set To Rise Following Council Meeting

  The Isle of Wight’s ruling administration has confirmed Island bus fares will go up to £3 following a question at Wednesday evening’s Full Council meeting.

• Small Business Support Proposal Passed By Isle Of Wight Council

  An appeal for the Isle of Wight Council to support small businesses and seek help from Westminster passed without opposition at County Hall yesterday.

• Isle Of Wight Residents Encouraged To nominate Charity To Receive Festive Financial Boost

  Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is giving away £120,000 as part of its annual 12 Days of Giving Christmas campaign.

• Five-Year Isle Of Wight Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty Plan Unanimously Approved

  A five-year plan for conserving and enhancing the Isle of Wight’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) was unanimously approved by councillors yesterday.

• More Islanders Cross The Solent With Wightlink’s Discounted Fares For NHS Appointments

  A year after Wightlink introduced the £70 maximum return ferry fare for Isle of Wight residents travelling to the mainland for NHS appointments, there has been an increase of more than 50 per cent in the number of crossings made by Islanders using these discounted fares*.

• Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance Funds Defibrillators For The Community

  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has funded seven automated external defibrillators (AEDs) that will be in almost continuous circulation throughout the community, as they travel with staff and volunteers to events and talks that the charity attends.

• Isle Of Wight Council Budget Pressures Likely To Continue Following Autumn Statement

  The government’s Autumn Statement is “unlikely” to ease pressures on the Isle of Wight Council’s budget, its leader said in an update report.

• Council Approves Support Package To Help Islanders On Low Incomes

  An “opened up” support package to help Islanders on low incomes pay council tax was approved at a major Isle of Wight Council meeting yesterday (Wednesday).