Isle of Wight Council2 days agoOne-way system on key island route until AprilThe temporary road layout until 17 April means there will be no access towards Cowes from Newport.2 days ago14 Jan 2026One-way system set for key island route until AprilThe temporary road layout during the work means there will be no access towards Cowes from Newport.14 Jan 202612 Dec 2025'My mum died after using a hot tub on holiday'Paulette Crookes was staying at Tapnell Farm on the Isle of Wight when she contracted Legionnaires' disease.12 Dec 202514 Nov 2025Ferry pier parking tariff to allow shorter stays Motorists currently have to pay £11.50 for parking anything between two and 16 hours14 Nov 202517 Oct 2025Council backs new chain ferry rejecting fix planThe new ferry would have to run five return crossings each hour and stay at the current site.17 Oct 20259 Oct 2025Keeping chain ferry 'would be calamitous waste'A new recommendation from council officers is to retain and modify the Cowes floating bridge.9 Oct 202527 Sep 2025What is happening to Hampshire councils?Hampshire councils have registered their preferences for local government reorganisation.27 Sep 202522 Sep 2025Derelict hotel fire where Hendrix stayed suspiciousThe fire spread to the first, second, and third floors of the Esplanade Hotel on Sandown High Street.22 Sep 202512 Sep 2025Work to begin on-site at road closed by rockfallIsle of Wight Council says it hopes to start the work in October and open the Ventnor road to pedestrians in November.12 Sep 2025...
