Reflecting on 2024 and looking ahead to 2025: New Carnival’s journey of creativity, community and growth
Ollie Boulter interview (pt4): Exceeding government energy efficiency standards, the skills gap in construction and ‘brown envelopes’
Ollie Boulter interview (pt3): Find out about affordable housing, the Airbnb phenomenon and housing targets from Head of IWC planning
Understanding media literacy: The key skill for navigating today’s media/information landscape (Part One)
Ollie Boulter interview (pt2): Head of IWC planning on pre-applications, the life of IWC planning officers and changes to the NPPF (podcast/listen)
Ollie Boulter: Get an in-depth understanding of the Isle of Wight planning process with the Head of IWC planning (Part 1 of podcast/listen)
Specialist Dog Unit removes hundreds of thousands in drugs and weapons from Hampshire and Isle of Wight streets
Reflecting on 2024 and looking ahead to 2025: New Carnival’s journey of creativity, community and growth
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
15, December 2024·1 min readGather around the Cowes Christmas tree for festive carols and community cheerCowes invites all to a festive carol singing event with warm mulled wine
15, December 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards celebrates 50 years with new sponsorWRS Systems sponsors the 50th Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards event
14, December 2024·1 min readOakfield Primary School secures prestigious Primary Science Quality MarkDespite closure fears, Oakfield Primary is lauded for its excellent science education
14, December 2024·5 min readIsle of Wight Santa Dash returns with a splash, raising funds for local charitiesEarly bird tickets released for next year's Isle of Wight Santa Dash after successful event
13, December 2024·3 min readElizabeth Pack: Learn about life behind the scenes at the famous IW department store from those who worked and shopped there (audio and photos)Packs' People oral history project revives memories of the golden age of department store
13, December 2024·1 min readGeminid meteor shower set to dazzle UK skies in mid-DecemberColourful Geminid meteor shower peaks in UK during early Saturday morning hours
13, December 2024·1 min readNew chair spearheads the revival of East Cowes’s beloved carnival traditionVibrant community tradition revived as East Cowes plans 2025 carnival festivities
13, December 2024·3 min readHeated debate ensues as Isle of Wight Council discusses school closuresUnison challenges Isle of Wight council Cabinet's decision on primary school closures
13, December 2024·2 min readCommunity triumphs in keeping Godshill Primary School operationalRelief sweeps Godshill as the Isle of Wight council Cabinet votes to save school
13, December 2024·2 min readFour week public consultation to follow Isle of Wight primary school closure noticesSchool closure notices loom as Isle of Wight council 's Cabinet confronts falling birth rate
13, December 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight council’s Cabinet provisionally agrees to close five primary schoolsIn an attempt to help raise educational standards on the Isle of Wight, the council's cabinet votes to close five primary schools
13, December 2024·2 min readCowes Enterprise College celebrates Green Flag with Distinction awardCowes College achieves Eco-Schools Green Flag with Distinction for sustainability efforts