Isle of Wight Council11 hrs agoFormer council leader wins second term in postJonathan Bacon is elected to lead Isle of Wight Council, nine years after resigning from the post.11 hrs ago6 days agoIsland sea-bathing warning liftedA bathing alert for Totland Bay and Colwell Bay has been lifted, ahead of the bank holiday weekend.6 days ago7 days agoIsland council issues sea-bathing warningThe Environment Agency has issued a bathing alert for Totland Bay and Colwell Bay.7 days ago7 days agoWho is in charge of the councils now?The political make-up of many Hampshire councils has changed post-election - so who runs them now?7 days ago15 May 2026Swimmers told to stay out of sea after sewage leakSouthern Water discharged into the sea more than eight hours following a pipe burst.15 May 20268 May 2026Reform rocks Isle of Wight as Labour loses SouthamptonConservatives also lose control of Hampshire County Council in the local elections.8 May 20265 May 2026Island chain ferry out of action for two-week refitWhile the chain ferry is out of action a foot passenger and cyclist launch will run until 20 May.5 May 20265 May 2026Is political change coming to the South this week? This week's elections could see losses for the Conservatives and Labour with others set to gain5 May 202629 Apr 2026Hampshire: local elections explained in 60 secondsBBC South's Ellie Cleverley has 60 seconds to explain what the local elections are and how you can vote.29 Apr 2026...
