Isle of Wight council needs an extra £10-24m each year to support extra costs of delivering services on the Island
Councillor Karl Love resigns from Alliance Group, citing concerns over devolution and decision-making (updated)
12, September 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight Literary Festival draws big names – Tickets selling fastIsle of Wight Literary Festival featuring top talent with tickets in high demand
12, September 2024·1 min readCouple’s unique 911-hour challenge to raise funds for RNLI lifeboatsIf you spot them on the Island next week, give Belinda and James a wave - and if you can, donate to their unique fundraiser for RNLI
12, September 2024·1 min readStrategies to reduce class sizes on the Isle of Wight amid school closuresOECD report prompts discussion on improving Isle of Wight's education system urgently
12, September 2024·1 min readFrom Moon landings to space-faring civilisation: Join the Vectis Astronomy Talk this monthNeil Phillipson presents a talk on humanity's space-faring future and its benefits
11, September 2024·7 min readRichard Quigley gave his maiden speech in Parliament today (update 2)Richard Quigley delivered his maiden speech today and bigged up the Isle of Wight, as well as highlighting its challenges
11, September 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight Symphony Orchestra to kick off new season with Berlioz and Bruckner at Medina TheatrePianist Ignas Maknickas joins Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra for November concert featuring Shostakovich concerto
11, September 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight wing walk and skydive fundraisers soar for Mountbatten (updated)Over £80,000 raised for Mountbatten Isle of Wight through exhilarating aerial challenges
11, September 2024·2 min readChurch pledges constructive role in consultations over school closures on the Isle of WightThe Bishop of Portsmouth says, "Our position is clear: if a local authority proposes the closure of a CofE school, we will argue that parents should be offered an alternative CofE school that is easily accessible"
11, September 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight council grilled by residents over future of local primary schoolsCommunity seeks answers from Isle of Wight Council on school closure plans
11, September 2024·9 min readChild of Wight Awards 2024 unveils inspiring winnersIsle of Wight's youth honoured for exceptional achievements at Child of Wight Awards
11, September 2024·4 min readIsle of Wight joins Global Nurdle Hunt to combat plastic pellet pollution – Get involved'Great Nurdle Hunt' invites Islanders to join crucial environmental data gathering effort
11, September 2024·2 min readCCTV inspection dispels Binstead culvert concerns; Councillor Dore reports progressBinstead culvert cleared in CCTV survey, alleviating concerns of local flooding impact