Floating Bridge 7: In depth conversation with Council Leader on plans for new floating bridge and what went wrong with FB6 (podcast)
Independent Ventnor shops call for community support to help revive town’s economy after difficult years
19, March 2024·1 min readNew Facebook group launched in wake of Bonchurch landslide and road closureNew Facebook initiative 'Keep Ventnor Moving' (referring to traffic, not landslides) tackles the challenges of Leeson Road closure
19, March 2024·2 min readOfsted report indicates required improvements for Pre-SchoolPre-School's Ofsted rating dips, but children remain happy and engaged
Newport Bombing victim now officially recognised by Commonwealth War Graves CommissionNearly 81 years later, Alfred Rackett is officially a Newport bombing victim
Sea shanties and community spirit support Sandown and Shanklin Independent LifeboatSea-themed concert by two choirs raises funds for local lifeboat service
Outstanding achievements by Hannah Caudle’s singing students at annual festivalSinging teacher Hannah Caudle's students excel at the Island's prestigious music festival
Vectis Radio Community Awards 2024: Isle of Wight celebrates local heroesThe Riverside Centre hosts Vectis Radio's touching Isle of Wight awards ceremony
Bob Seely outburst on BBC Politics Live leads to host telling him “Keep the temper down”Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely's temper had to be checked on live TV amidst donor racism discussion
Isle of Wight council to payout £5m to Southern Vectis for concessionary bus travelUp from around £4.6m, IWC will pay £5m to reimburse fees for Islanders who travel for free, under concessionary fares
New Facebook group launched in wake of Bonchurch landslide and road closureNew Facebook initiative 'Keep Ventnor Moving' (referring to traffic, not landslides) tackles the challenges of Leeson Road closure
Ofsted report indicates required improvements for Pre-SchoolPre-School's Ofsted rating dips, but children remain happy and engaged
St Catherine’s School celebrates Ofsted success for speech and language supportSt Catherine's celebrates as Ofsted rates residential care Outstanding, education provision Good
Newport Bombing victim now officially recognised by Commonwealth War Graves CommissionNearly 81 years later, Alfred Rackett is officially a Newport bombing victim
Sea shanties and community spirit support Sandown and Shanklin Independent LifeboatSea-themed concert by two choirs raises funds for local lifeboat service
Connect with local services at Ventnor’s upcoming ‘Our Place’ community event'Our Place' session at St. Catherine's offers Ventnor a hub for community care
Letter: The UK could be complicit in genocide – stop arming IsraelIsrael's impending Rafah strike raises fears. This reader joins others to question UK arms sales to Israel
Letter: Where have all the “Outstanding” Isle of Wight schools gone? (update 2) Isle of Wight schools suffer as educator urges focus on children, not profit
Letter: Council’s rushed attempt to govern by committee isn’t protecting democracyIsle of Wight resident appeals for a delay in the council's move to a committee system to ensure democratic integrity
Sea shanties and community spirit support Sandown and Shanklin Independent LifeboatSea-themed concert by two choirs raises funds for local lifeboat service
Connect with local services at Ventnor’s upcoming ‘Our Place’ community event'Our Place' session at St. Catherine's offers Ventnor a hub for community care
Vectis Radio Community Awards 2024: Isle of Wight celebrates local heroesThe Riverside Centre hosts Vectis Radio's touching Isle of Wight awards ceremony
Masonic raffles at Spithead Lodge convert into vital donations for FoodbankIsle of Wight Foodbank receives essential goods donations from Spithead Lodge's charity efforts
Brightbulb lands national finalist spot at UK Company Culture Awards 2024Isle of Wight's Brightbulb gains national recognition for its vibrant company culture
Join the celebration: Village Halls Week highlights rural community life on the Isle of WightCelebrate local village life and explore green initiatives during Village Halls Week
Floating Bridge 7: In depth conversation with Council Leader on plans for new floating bridge and what went wrong with FB6 (podcast)
International Women’s Day: Sarah Redrup on her journey to becoming the youngest Isle of Wight councillor (podcast)
Learn about the Isle of Wight’s role in spearheading the sustainable hemp insulation revolution from Nick Joyce, GRWN Group founder (podcast)