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• Renewed Backlash For Newport Housing Plan

  A revised bid to build 12 houses with vehicle and pedestrian access on the edge of Newport has met with renewed backlash.

• Work Begins On New Community-Led Housing Project In Ryde

  Work is underway on a new Community-Led Housing project in Ryde — one of the first of its kind on the Island.

• HELP Appeal Makes “Enormous” Donation To Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Air Ambulance

  The HELP Appeal has granted £300,000 towards the relocation of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance airbase and charity headquarters to a site near Southampton Airport.

• Public Inquiry Over Controversial Fort Victoria Development Underway

  A public inquiry into a controversial, appealed planning application for a mixed use development by Fort Victoria Pier in Yarmouth is underway.

• Cowes Funeral Directors Set For New Lease Of Life As Three Floor House

  A closed Cowes funeral directors that served the town for decades could become a three floor house.

• Digital Radio Licence Awarded To Isle Of Wight Company

  Ofcom has today (Tuesday) awarded a new DAB radio multiplex licence covering the Isle of Wight to local community interest group Wight Digital Radio CIC.

• Man Charged In Connection With Cowes Burglary Attempts

  A man has been charged in connection with a number of burglary attempts on the Isle of Wight.

• Seely Questions Military Precision As Road Collapse Looms

  The Isle of Wight Council is “failing” to plan the protection of the scenic, sea view highway Military Road, the Island’s former MP has said.

• Time Running Out To Have Your Say On Island's Dog Control Measures

  Time is running out for residents to have their say on Isle of Wight Council plans to renew dog controls across the Island.

• Wightlink Wins Net Zero Navigator At 2024 Maritime UK Solent Awards

  Wightlink’s strategy to reach net zero carbon emissions as soon as possible has been recognised by the judges at Maritime UK Solent.

• Council's 'Flawed' School Proposals Slammed By Isle Of WIght Trade Unionist

  County Hall’s “flawed” school proposals will be met with trade union resistance in their current form, a prominent trade unionist has said.

• Parents March In Newport In Protest Over Primary School Closures

  Parents marched through Newport town centre this morning (Monday) in protest at County Hall plans that could see the closure of six primary schools.

• Isle Of Wight Quarry Land Restoration Could Continue For Two More Years

  Work to restore land at an Isle of Wight quarry with tens of thousands of tonnes of fill material could continue for another two years.

• Islanders Have Their Say On Proposed School Closures

  Islanders quizzed council officers last week over Isle of Wight Council plans that could result in the closure of six primary schools.

• County Hall 'Welcomes Debate' Over Controversial School Closure Plans

  The leading education officer at the Isle of Wight Council has said controversial plans to shut six schools has attracted “very considerable interest”.

• Great South Run Cancelled Due To Weather Alert As Storm Ashley Moves In

  The Great South Run has been cancelled due to a forecast for "high winds and rain" - with Storm Ashley expected to hit many parts of the UK.

• Island Residents Invited To Help Shape Future Priorities For Local Health Services

  Island residents are being invited to help shape the priorities for local health care services in their area over the next five years.

• Isle Of Wight Musculoskeletal Service Innovating To Ensure Patients Get Right Care

  In a groundbreaking initiative, the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatient Physiotherapy colleagues within the newly established Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is set to transform patient care by hosting its inaugural Community MSK Better Health Day today.

• Fourth Time Lucky Hope For Contentious Freshwater Conversion Bid

  A bid to turn a Freshwater building into an office has been made following three failed attempts to convert the space in the face of ongoing opposition.

• Plans Afoot For Shorwell's Iconic White Lady Bridge

  An iconic footbridge in poor condition, which straddles a main rural road on the Isle of Wight, could be replaced.