Isle of Wight home education community speaks out after heartbreak at PCC Donna Jones’s ‘criminal behaviour’ claims
Donna Jones (PCC) fails to provide stats to backup her home educated children ‘more likely to engage in criminal behaviour’ claims
New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
14, November 2024·1 min readLeeson Road on track for a ‘full road opening’ by end of November, says LeaderCatastrophic landslide road closure almost over as leader of the council shares details with OnTheWight
14, November 2024·2 min readInspectors note positive outcomes and caring environment at Queensgate Primary SchoolQueensgate Foundation Primary's Ofsted report highlights a nurturing environment
14, November 2024·3 min readSustainable drainage project begins to reduce storm overflows in NewportPermeable paving at County Hall signals new flood prevention strategy
14, November 2024·3 min readCouncil’s housing strategy labelled ‘ineffective’ by Isle of Wight councillorIsle of Wight housing failures aired during council's scrutiny committee session
14, November 2024·2 min readAffordable housing challenges addressed in Isle of Wight council meetingCouncil leader defends housing efforts, calling it Isle of Wight' councils top issue
14, November 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight councillors voice concerns over devolution and elected mayorsIsle of Wight councillors debate the impact of devolution and local mayors
14, November 2024·3 min readLetter: Support the Greenpeace petition before international plastics sessionThis reader calls on others to help make a difference on plastic pollution and join Greenpeace's call for UK's decisive action
14, November 2024·1 min readICRTouch enhances tech education on the Isle of Wight with generous college donationICRTouch donates to improve Isle of Wight College's T-Level digital education
14, November 2024·2 min readNHS Foundation Trust wins accolade for tackling stalking behavioursNHS Trust recognised with a new award for its impactful work combating stalking
14, November 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight councillor commends bus driver’s touching Armistice Day tributeUnexpected Armistice Day observance by bus driver warms hearts on the Isle of Wight
14, November 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight groups honoured with the UK’s highest voluntary group awardThe Island's WightSAR and SWAY lauded with The King's Award for community service
13, November 2024·1 min readOver £300,000 in community grants available to combat poverty on Isle of WightOver £300,000 available for Island schemes to assist with living essentials needs