Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Concert captivates audience with Elgar, Wagnar and Rachmaninoff
Isle of Wight residents can now borrow thermal cameras via the library to identify areas of heat loss
LibDem councillor claims potential closure of ten primary schools and demands robust criteria prior to final decision
12, October 2023·2 min readNew Islands Forum ‘task and finish’ group to look at island transport connections (updated)The Levelling Up Secretary said, "It’s now time to make real progress on improving connectivity"
11, October 2023·1 min readAffordable housing in Newport and Ventnor a step closer with £426,000 government grantIsle of Wight council receives Brownfield Land Release funding, paving the way for more affordable housing in Newport and Ventnor
11, October 2023·1 min readSchools funding: A sticking plaster approach always costs more money in the end, says unionIFS report reveals school funding in England lags behind actual cost pressures. Assistant District Secretary of the National Education Union responds
7, October 2023·3 min readLetter: Call for fair taxation for a more equitable society and to help solve the many crises we faceThis reader believes that Rishi Sunak's Tory Conference speech overlooks UK's major crises, yet solutions through fair taxation are possible
6, October 2023·3 min readLetter: HS2 — A casualty of Brexit or Tory mismanagement?HS2's cancellation amidst promises of future transport investments casts a shadow on Tories’ commitments, believes this reader
2, October 2023·2 min readSingle-use plastics ban: What you need to know about new regulationsEngland announces ban on the sale of certain single-use plastics to curb pollution, but many businesses say they didn't know about it
2, October 2023·3 min readLetter: Inflation, investment and illusions: Dissecting Rishi Sunak’s recent economic commentsSunak's inflation reduction isn't a tax cut; UK faces rising debt and hardship, says this reader
1, October 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight coastal town to receive £20m over ten years (updated)The £20m will be used for high street regeneration and anti-social behaviour initiatives
29, September 2023·4 min readA comprehensive breakdown of apprentice pay: National minimum wage explainedLearn your pay rights: crucial National Minimum Wage information for new Isle of Wight apprentices
28, September 2023·2 min readUnlocking connectivity: Upcoming Islands Forum tackles physical and digital challengesIsland leaders across the UK discuss connectivity challenges and opportunities at third Islands Forum
26, September 2023·1 min readThe Guardian spotlights Ryde’s essential rail ticket office amidst modernisation plansGuardian feature on Ryde's ticket office today emphasises its vital role for local passengers
26, September 2023·2 min readLetter: The Conservative vision for the NHS: Promises, deficits and private sector influenceBroken election promises, NHS deficits, and the privatisation threat under Conservative leadership discussed