New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
10, January 2025·2 min readInspiring ceremony honours 16 young people for completing their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s AwardsNetwork Ryde celebrates 16 young achievers completing their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards
10, January 2025·4 min readHampshire follows Isle of Wight on path to Solent DevolutionHampshire County Council advances its devolution plans, with decision being ratified by the Cabinet today
10, January 2025·1 min readEducation austerity: IFS report reveals growing crisis in school fundingPeter Shreeve comments on growing challenges faced by schools in new IFS report
10, January 2025·4 min readChildline reports spike in loneliness among young people seeking supportChildline reveals thousands of young people seek help for loneliness last year
9, January 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight Cabinet advances Solent Devolution plans with joint expression of interestIsle of Wight Cabinet votes to progress with Solent Devolution plans and election delay
9, January 2025·1 min readEarth Spirit Magazine: Isle of Wight graduate launches second volume celebrating nature and creativityJasmine founded Earth Spirit Magazine to celebrate the connection between humans and nature through art. Last chance to pre-order Volume II
9, January 2025·5 min readUnderstanding Devolution: Phil Jordan addresses confusion about local government changesThe Isle of Wight Council leader explains the separate processes of Devolution and local government reorganisation to reduce public confusion
9, January 2025·2 min readCouncil leader clarifies Devolution vote dynamics during Full Council meetingCouncil leader emphasises the significance of Devolution for the Isle of Wight ahead of a key Cabinet decision tonight
9, January 2025·4 min readLetter: Why closing Wroxall Primary School would destroy our community’s heartA concerned parent shares their anguish over the potential closure of Wroxall Primary School and its impact on the community
9, January 2025·4 min readIsle of Wight politicians express disquiet over devolution White Paper proposals (updated)Full Council debate reveals varying perspectives on devolution proposals for the Island
8, January 2025·3 min readBrave Island launches 32 youth work experience placements on the Isle of WightBrave Island announces 32 work experience placements for young people on the Isle of Wight
8, January 2025·1 min readPlans for ten-treatment room dental clinic in Ryde submitted to councilDamira Dental Studios plans to convert the former Barclays Bank building in Ryde into a dental surgery with ten treatment rooms