Isle of Wight home education community speaks out after heartbreak at PCC Donna Jones’s ‘criminal behaviour’ claims
Donna Jones (PCC) fails to provide stats to backup her home educated children ‘more likely to engage in criminal behaviour’ claims
New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
26, February 2025·1 min readParish council opposes proposed wooden boat store on Isle of Wight seafrontNettlestone and Seaview Parish Council objects to Timothy Lyle's boat storage proposal
26, February 2025·1 min readHartford Care honours dedicated staff and volunteers at annual awards ceremonyHartford Care recognises brilliant team members and volunteers at the annual awards
26, February 2025·1 min readPolice seek public help in finding missing 56-year-old Sarah from Isle of WightConcern grows as missing person Sarah Watson has not been seen since Monday
26, February 2025·1 min readGreen councillor objects to proposed adult gaming centre on Newport High StreetVix Lowthion raises concerns about detrimental impact an adult gaming centre in Newport
26, February 2025·4 min readEd Blake discusses financial challenges ahead of Isle of Wight’s budget meetingEd Blake reveals budget struggles and proposed solutions ahead of Wednesday's meeting
25, February 2025·5 min readMinister emphasises case-by-case decision-making in unitary authority proposals for councils (update 2)Minister states it’s too early in the devolution process to comment on specific proposals
25, February 2025·1 min readUkrainian residents on Isle of Wight gather to honour fallen defenders of UkraineEmotional ceremony at Riverside Centre showcases the resilience of the Ukrainian community
25, February 2025·3 min readIsle of Wight councillor seeks assurance from government on maintaining independent authorityCouncillor Lilley calls for governmental assurance to keep the Isle of Wight Council independent
25, February 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight council urged to prioritise poverty reduction fund in budget meetingLibDem councillors emphasise the importance of investment in prevention strategies to tackle growing poverty
25, February 2025·1 min readResidents to vote in parish, town and community council elections this MayLocal council elections to go ahead, allowing residents to vote for their town, parish or community council representatives
25, February 2025·1 min readIWALC launches training schedule for aspiring councillors ahead of local electionsAspiring town, parish or community councillors can access free training from IWALC starting in June
25, February 2025·3 min readCouncillor Love slams removal of trees from East Cowes roundabout as ‘nature vandalism’ (updated)Local community outraged by sudden removal of trees from East Cowes roundabout