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)
23, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight residents can now borrow thermal cameras via the library to identify areas of heat lossResidents can soon borrow thermal cameras to uncover heat loss and cold spots at home
23, January 2025·2 min readCommunity rallies behind 16-year-old Arlo with ‘Wear What Makes You Happy’ theme (updated)Isle of Wight schools organise mufti day to support 16-year-old Arlo’s treatment for a rare grade 4 brain tumour
23, January 2025·2 min readLibDem councillor claims potential closure of ten primary schools and demands robust criteria prior to final decisionMichael Lilley proposes withdrawal of primary school closure plans pending new criteria and the new committee system
23, January 2025·1 min readPortsmouth Music Awards shortlist features rising Isle of Wight band 5 Degrees NorthIsle of Wight teen band 5 Degrees North seeks public support for music award
23, January 2025·2 min readFather and son duo take their one-man shows to London’s Cockpit TheatreExplore themes of family and communication in these two father and son award-winning one-man shows
23, January 2025·1 min readShanklin Rotary Club Sale offers a wealth of second-hand goods – Don’t miss out (updated)Time's running out. The Shanklin Rotary Sale ends this Saturday—don’t miss out
23, January 2025·1 min readWork begins to demolish pub and make way for new homes in WroxallSix new homes will be built on the site of a long-abandoned pub in Wroxall
22, January 2025·8 min readIsle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Concert captivates audience with Elgar, Wagner and RachmaninoffHighlights from the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra’s memorable January concert experience
22, January 2025·2 min readNew Brighterway website launched to boost fundraising efforts for Hampshire and Isle of WightBrighterway provides that extra bit of support for projects that the NHS are not able to fund
22, January 2025·1 min readEvening Hovers to end even earlier, following further service cutsHovertravel say the cuts are driven by a decline in the number of passengers, as well as economic conditions and the recent budget measures
22, January 2025·1 min readMet Office issues weather warning for strong winds on the Isle of WightWeather warnings issued for 50-60mph winds on the Isle of Wight Thursday and Friday
22, January 2025·1 min readShare your cancer treatment experience in the National Cancer Patient Experience SurveyCancer patients treated from April to June 2024 invited to share their experiences