3, July 2026·1 min readLast chance to join Sandown Jolly at Boojum & Snark tomorrowSandown Jolly takes place on Saturday, inviting residents to share photographs, memories and objects freely
3, July 2026·1 min readEx-Ryde Academy head loses right to teach after cruise term-date scandalA former Ryde Academy headteacher faces a teaching ban after a misconduct investigation
Fly-tipping incidents rise on the Island in first three months of 2026Fly-tipping cases rise on the Island, with household waste the main driver
Hosepipe ban to hit the Isle of Wight from 10th JulySouthern Water asks Island households to stop hosepipe use immediately - although officially the ban comes into force from 10th July
Council drafts action plan after adult social care rated ‘requires improvement’Council prepares action plan after CQC rates adult social care needing improvement
County Hall braces for update on structural deficit facing Isle of WightCouncillors to receive update on Isle of Wight Council's worsening financial position
Landlords quitting rental market drives homelessness rise says Isle of Wight CouncilCouncillors questioned County Hall over rising homelessness and how rough sleeping is counted
CQC inspection flags leadership gaps at Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust (updated)CQC rates Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare trust's leadership as 'requires improvement'
Last chance to join Sandown Jolly at Boojum & Snark tomorrowSandown Jolly takes place on Saturday, inviting residents to share photographs, memories and objects freely
Ex-Ryde Academy head loses right to teach after cruise term-date scandalA former Ryde Academy headteacher faces a teaching ban after a misconduct investigation
Classic Singer convoy on the Isle of Wight for National Car WeekendClassic Singer cars gather on the Island this weekend, marking the club's milestone anniversary
Fly-tipping incidents rise on the Island in first three months of 2026Fly-tipping cases rise on the Island, with household waste the main driver
Hosepipe ban to hit the Isle of Wight from 10th JulySouthern Water asks Island households to stop hosepipe use immediately - although officially the ban comes into force from 10th July
Council drafts action plan after adult social care rated ‘requires improvement’Council prepares action plan after CQC rates adult social care needing improvement
Letter: Why can’t the Isle of Wight build tunnels like Shetland?This reader weighs Shetland's £1.5Bn tunnel ambitions against the Island's stubborn ferry situation
Letter: Hope Not Hate urges public inquiry into Russian meddling in British politicsVentnor reader joins calls for a public inquiry into Russian interference across British society
Letter: Isle of Wight election results expose deep flaws in first-past-the-post voting systemThis reader says the Isle of Wight election results highlight how first-past-the-post distorts democratic representation
Sam the Sandown Clown: Discussing reason #2 to visit No Ordinary Town exhibition at Quay Arts (podcast)
Is Ventnor’s ‘graben’ actually a ‘doline’ as geologists newly-suggest? – And what difference might that make? (podcast)
LNRS: Understanding Isle of Wight’s local nature recovery strategy and its significance, with Graham Horton (Podcast)
‘Ambition’ and ‘Mindset’ sets Isle of Wight and its artists apart says Phil Gibby, Arts Council SW Director (Podcast)
Ollie Boulter interview (pt4): Exceeding government energy efficiency standards, the skills gap in construction and ‘brown envelopes’
Ollie Boulter interview (pt3): Find out about affordable housing, the Airbnb phenomenon and housing targets from Head of IWC planning
Ollie Boulter interview (pt2): Head of IWC planning on pre-applications, the life of IWC planning officers and changes to the NPPF (podcast/listen)
Ollie Boulter: Get an in-depth understanding of the Isle of Wight planning process with the Head of IWC planning (Part 1 of podcast/listen)
Listen: How Zoe Portsmouth’s boxing journey is inspiring Isle of Wight’s girls and young women (podcast)
Olivia Parkes – Britannia the old lady of the sea – immortalised in Ventnor tribute (podcast) (updated)
Island charity wants your views on its creative workshops and wider supportIndependent Arts wants Island residents' views on workshops, accessibility and creative health provision - even if you haven't attended one before
Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5000It will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews
Ventnor history society seeks new treasurer to help secure its futureCould you be the treasurer Ventnor and District Local History Society needs?
Sandown Jolly: bring your memories, photos and stories to a free community gathering this SaturdayA free Sandown community event on Saturday 4th July welcomes memories, photographs and stories
Isle of Wight Society Conservation Awards 2026 celebrate the Island’s heritage restoration workTen Isle of Wight buildings recognised for outstanding heritage conservation and restoration work
Isle of Wight filmmaking couple mark hair donation with documentary for children’s wig charityA filmmaking couple have donated hair and produced a documentary for a children's wig charity