Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
2, August 2023·5 min readMeet the four candidates vying for the Wootton council seat (updated)Get to know the four candidates running for the Isle of Wight council seat. Will it be Conservative's Ed Hopper, Vectis Party's Linda Pitcher, Liberal Democrat's Sarah Redrup, or Green Party's Michael Smith?
2, August 2023·3 min readFrom Isle of Wight to graduation gowns: Ambulance Service apprentices triumphFour Isle of Wight ambulance apprentices graduate from a unique paramedic degree apprenticeship at the University of Cumbria
1, August 2023·2 min readMajor challenges loom for UK education system despite pay rise victoryPeter Shreeve of the National Education Union addresses future strike actions, teacher pay and recruitment challenges
1, August 2023·1 min readA New York writer’s nostalgic holiday in Ventnor: Emma Brockes’ English seaside experienceEmma Brockes swaps New York's bustle for a nostalgic holiday in Ventnor
1, August 2023·1 min readEnvironment Agency announces flood alert for Isle of Wight coast due to high tideIsle of Wight residents advised to take precautions as flood alert issued due to high tide
1, August 2023·1 min readIn step with charity: Former soldier’s UK walk for SSAFA makes strides on the Isle of WightEx-soldier Russell undertakes a gargantuan UK anticlockwise walk, give him a wave if you see him on the Island and show your support if you can
1, August 2023·2 min readHistoric Newport Rowing Club launches crowdfunding campaign for urgent boathouse repairsSport England has pledged to provide 40 per cent of funds should the Newport Rowing Club successfully raise 60 per cent of the target amount
1, August 2023·1 min readCounty Press offices up for sale (updated)The offices of the Newsquest-owned County Press are listed for sale, stirring speculation on the paper's next steps
1, August 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight cycle track incidents: Man charged with sexual assaultMan from Cowes charged with sexual assault, indecent exposure on Isle of Wight
1, August 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight council greenlights Tesco’s high street presenceIsle of Wight council approves Tesco's plans for a new Newport High Street branch
1, August 2023·2 min readCouncil audit sheds light on delayed food hygiene inspections on the Isle of WightAudit reveals inadequate food hygiene inspections on the Isle of Wight - struggle to appoint qualified officers cited
1, August 2023·1 min readFormer Boatyard and dilapidated buildings in Bembridge could see revampPlans for rejuvenating Bembridge Harbour includes 19 industrial units and modern housing