‘We won’t get to choose whether or not we want Devolution, it is going to happen’, says council leader
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
23, October 2024·1 min readOver 10,000 parents sign open letter urging reversal of school funding cuts"After 14 years of devastating cuts, 70 per cent of schools in England have less funding in real terms than in 2010," says the National Education Union
23, October 2024·2 min readNewly-elected MP secures spot on influential parliamentary health committeeIsle of Wight's Joe Robertson joins key Government health committee, promising local advocacy
23, October 2024·1 min readFormer Cowes funeral directors could be transformed into a three-storey family homeDisused Cowes funeral home proposed to become three-storey house with modern amenities
23, October 2024·2 min readFort Victoria Pier’s rejuvenation plans face backlash at Planning AppealPublic inquiry hears strong opposition to proposed rejuvenation of Fort Victoria Pier
22, October 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight competes for ‘Most Desirable Island in Europe’ titleThe Wanderlust Readers Awards could crown the Isle of Wight as Europe’s best. Cast your vote today
22, October 2024·1 min readWight Digital Radio to enhance Isle of Wight’s audio landscape with DAB licence winOfcom grants Wight Digital Radio licence, meaning expanded DAB coverage for the Isle of Wight
22, October 2024·1 min readBembridge pub invites public to view kitchen improvements after low FSA ratingA Bembridge pub offers tours to showcase improvements after receiving low hygiene rating
22, October 2024·2 min readVectis Radio third annual Community Awards: Get your nominations inVectis Radio's Isle of Wight Community Awards set to honour local organisations. Nominate today
22, October 2024·1 min readPublic inquiry starts for Fort Victoria Pier mixed-use developmentAn public planning inquiry begins to deliberate a mixed-use development at Fort Victoria Pier
22, October 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight Ambulance Service teaches 670 lifesaving skills on Restart a Heart DayOver 20 schools joined lifesaving CPR training on World Restart a Heart Day
22, October 2024·1 min readNo change proposed to Isle of Wight dog controls, but still time to have your sayMore than 600 residents have already voiced their opinions on Isle of Wight dog rules. Have your say before the deadline
21, October 2024·4 min readParents and pupils protest against proposed closure of six Isle of Wight schoolsNewport sees parent-led protest against potential closure of six local schools