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• Councillors Spar Over Conservative 'Affordable Housing' Budget Amendment

  The Island’s two MPs were at odds over a motion defending County Hall’s independence at a crucial full council meeting on Wednesday evening.

• Island MPs At Odds Over Motion Defending County Hall's Independence

  The Island’s two MPs were at odds over a motion defending County Hall’s independence at a crucial full council meeting on Wednesday evening.

• Motion To Support Isle Of Wight Farmers Receives Enthusiastic Endorsements

  A motion to support Isle of Wight farmers in light of contentious government tax changes received enthusiastic endorsements at a major council meeting on Wednesday evening.

• Burger Drive-Thru Plans Revealed For Ryde

  Plans have been submitted for Burger King to open a second drive-thru location on the Isle of Wight.

• Whitehall Comes Under Fire At Isle Of Wight Farming Conference

  Whitehall came under fire at the Isle of Wight Farming Conference yesterday (Thursday) with one attendee asking how the government can “recover from its start”.

• Part Of Victorian Warehouse In Ryde To Be Transformed Into Studio Flats

  Part of a Victorian warehouse in the heart of the Isle of Wight’s largest town will be transformed into three studio flats.

• Isle Of Wight Councillors Come Together To Send Hit Out At Island Ferry Services

  They may be divided on many issues, but the Isle of Wight's councillors have come together to send a signal that the status quo for the Island’s ferry services can no longer be an option.

• New Chair Appointed To Lead Hampshire And Isle Of Wight’s Mental Health And Community NHS Trust

  Neil Hayward, an experienced leader with a varied career across multiple public and private sector organisations, will become the new Chair of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust from 1 April.

• East Cowes Roof Collapse Leads To Person Taken To Hospital

  A person was injured after a roof collapsed on a building site in East Cowes yesterday (Thursday).

• Man Bitten By Dog On Newport Footpath

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• Full Council Throws Weight Behind Motion Defending County Hall's Independence

  County Hall has thrown its weight behind a motion seeking ‘categorical assurance’ that the Isle of Wight Council remains independent.

• Ningwood Hill Electricity Pole Crash Leads To Resident Evacuation

  A vehicle has crashed into an electricity pole between Newport and Yarmouth this afternoon (Thursday) causing significant disruption for drivers.

• Isle Access Announces New Trustees And Focus On Accessible Cycling

  Following the retirement of CEO and Founder Jan Brookes, Isle Access is pleased to announce the appointment of new trustees. In this transitional period, the organisation is scaling back its activities to focus on expanding Isle Riders, its accessible cycling project.

• Isle of Wight Ambulance Service partners with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance to elevate paramedic training and patient care

  In an innovative partnership aimed at enhancing patient care on the Isle of Wight, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is joining forces with the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service to advance critical care training for Island paramedics.

• County Hall Backs Motion To Support Isle Of Wight Farmers

  A motion to support Isle of Wight farmers following contentious government tax changes has been passed by County Hall’s full council yesterday evening (Wednesday).

• Wight Aid Helps Footprint Trust Boost Energy Savings

  The Footprint Trust has been awarded a generous grant for 1,000 thermometers to support Island residents in monitoring and managing the heating of their homes more efficiently.

• Isle Of Wight CAMRA Pub And Beer Of The Year 2024 Winners Announced

  Island real ale enthusiasts have voted the Newport Ale House as their favourite Isle of Wight pub and Earl’s RDA from Island Brewery as its top beer for 2024.

• Have You Seen Missing Sarah Watson, 56, From Ventnor?

  Have you seen missing Sarah Watson from Ventnor?

• Newport Youth Hub 'Proving Very Effective' Says Council Leader

  An employment skills ‘one-stop shop’ for 18 – 24-year-olds on out-of-work benefits is ‘proving very effective’, County Hall’s leader has said.

• Kilometres-Long Underground Cable Could Be Installed Beneath Farmland

  An underground electrical cable relating to an approved Isle of Wight solar farm could be installed along a roughly 2.5-kilometre route through farmland.