New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
12, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight council faces petition against proposed cancellation of May 2025 elections (update 2)Not surprisingly, because it is complex, Devolution discussions spark confusion, prompting calls for Isle of Wight elections to proceed
12, January 2025·2 min readPlans for three self-build houses near Freshwater face mixed public reactionsA proposal for three new self-build houses in Freshwater leads to divided community opinion
11, January 2025·2 min readCreative collaboration brings light and shadow art to Hunnyhill Primary SchoolHunnyhill Primary School teams up with artist Kathy Williams for a unique art project
11, January 2025·2 min readUpcoming Isle of Wight lectures on environmental conservation and architectural heritageMonthly lectures by the Isle of Wight Society address critical issues for residents
10, January 2025·2 min readEarly years services to be enhanced on the Isle of Wight with new £956,600 funding boostIsle of Wight receives £956,600 to enhance early years support for families and children.
10, January 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley defends Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillRichard Quigley highlights the importance of the bill for vulnerable children’s protection
10, January 2025·1 min readAnnual Barry Cass Memorial Bash raises over £3,800 for Cowes RNLI StationDuke of York’s annual Barry Cass Memorial Bash raises £3,805.27 for Cowes RNLI
10, January 2025·5 min readStoneCrabs launches ‘Building Bridges’ to celebrate LGBTQ+ community on Isle of WightStoneCrabs' Out On An Island project begins a new phase, 'Building Bridges,' aimed at supporting the local LGBTQ+ community with exciting activities and events
10, January 2025·3 min readMajor decisions on electric vehicle charging points, school funding formula and moreIsle of Wight council Cabinet focuses on poverty, transportation and public health in key meeting
10, January 2025·4 min readLee Miller’s revolutionary fashion photos and Marco Sanges’ unique portraits come to DimbolaExplore the resilience of women in WWII through Lee Miller’s lenses and the imaginative portraits by Marco Sanges at Dimbola Museum
10, January 2025·2 min readCouncil approves plans for bus fare caps and improved bus journey reliabilityNew Bus Service Improvement Plan aims to enhance bus journeys and affordability for young people
10, January 2025·2 min readIsle of Wight’s festivals awarded prestigious EFFE Seal for cultural excellence (updated)Isle of Wight celebrates EFFE Seal recognition, enhancing the Island's cultural reputation