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)
10, July 2023·2 min readJoin the fun: ‘Ready, Set, Read!’ – Summer reading challenge at Isle of Wight librariesIsle of Wight libraries encourage summer literacy with their engaging, free, 'Ready, Set, Read!' challenge
10, July 2023·1 min readVentnor Rugby Club helps fund historic phone experience in Niton’s red telephone boxVentnor Rugby Club funds Niton's interactive historical hub in traditional red phone box
8, July 2023·1 min readFancy working for Bob Seely?Do you dream of working for Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely? Well today might be your lucky day!
8, July 2023·1 min readSecuring Umbrella Tree in East Cowes: Public safety tops council agenda (update 2)Protective measures are underway for East Cowes' Umbrella Tree due to weakening condition, but Friends fear its future is under threat
7, July 2023·2 min readFrom inequality to progress? A look at child mental health services on the Isle of WightUK child mental health care varies significantly by postcode, with improvements noted on the Isle of Wight
7, July 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight primary schools rally for health and fitness with PEACH Games 2023Isle of Wight's third PEACH Games successfully promotes pupil health and inclusivity through sport
7, July 2023·1 min read‘A truly horrific case’: Baby suffered 29 fractures earning Newport man jailMcCauley Silverthorne is imprisoned for causing grave injuries to a month-old baby
7, July 2023·1 min readConservative coalition could be in power if Isle of Wight council Vote of No Confidence goes aheadCouncil Leader Lora Peacey-Wilcox and the Alliance Group face a potential no-confidence vote amid Isle of Wight's political unrest
7, July 2023·4 min readNationwide Police crackdown on organised crime nets £130m cannabis haulHampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary took part in the nationwide sweep, and seized £1.7m worth of cannabis plants in the region
7, July 2023·1 min readMissing 28-year-old man from London located (updated)Missing Londoner, Brandon Reddin, was believed to be on the Isle of Wight
6, July 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight Conservative group to elect new leader after Robertson’s resignationCouncillor Joe Robertson resigns as Isle of Wight Conservative leader, focusing on his East Wight election campaign
6, July 2023·3 min readCriminal Behaviour Order for teen responsible for ‘wreaking misery on the village of Freshwater’14-year-old Freshwater resident handed Criminal Behaviour Order following extensive antisocial offences