Has Island Roads really reopened Undercliff Drive? Confusion over suggested diversion route (updated)
31, January 2025·1 min readPapillon to take part in 74-fleet voyage marking 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo (updated)Papillon, which has an Isle of Wight connection, will join the Dunkirk Little Ships in May 2025 for a voyage marking 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo
31, January 2025·2 min readLetter: Urgent call for attention on primary school closures and children’s emotional well-beingWroxall parent warns of severe impacts on children from the threatened school closures
31, January 2025·1 min readEight new electric vehicle charging bays proposed for Ryde town centreEight new EV charging bays could soon be installed in Ryde's town centre
31, January 2025·2 min readEducation union highlights issues with the school closure decision-making processPeter Shreeve critiques the school closure consultation process following the Extraordinary Full Council meeting
30, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight West MP, Richard Quigley, calls for reform of ‘flawed voting system’Richard Quigley MP urges a shift from the “flawed” First Past the Post voting system
30, January 2025·3 min readControversial school closures face backlash from Isle of Wight Council’s full councilCouncillors express concerns over school closures as the cabinet prepares for a final decision.
30, January 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight council seeks new director of Public Health to enhance local serviceA transition to in-house Public Health leadership comes as the partnership with Hampshire County Council ends
30, January 2025·1 min readKashmir Fringe Festival returns with a weekend of free live music and local aleThe Kashmir Fringe Festival is all set for 8th and 9th February, showcasing free live music
30, January 2025·2 min readArlo Lambie receives life-changing treatment in Paris thanks to generous donationsArlo Lambie's family expresses gratitude for support as he receives essential treatment in Paris for a rare grade 4 brain tumour
30, January 2025·3 min readRSPCA launches ‘Animal Futures’ podcast to explore the future of animal welfareRSPCA debuts the ‘Animal Futures’ podcast, examining how today’s choices impact animal welfare
30, January 2025·1 min readAge UK Isle of Wight launches new digital drop-in sessions for older residentsDigital support for older residents is being revitalised with monthly drop-in sessions starting February 2025
30, January 2025·2 min readBanktheFood app enables targeted donations to support local food banks easilyStephen Fry encourages everyone to take 32 seconds to download the BanktheFood app