Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale collaborates with Orlando Weeks on new single from album recorded on the Island
Multiple arrests made as Island police tackle stalking, driving under the influence and other traffic offences
29, February 2024·1 min readEducation experts call for tackling child poverty to address absenteeismNEU's Assistant Secretary says the carrot of prompt, professional support is better that the stick of fines
20, February 2024·1 min readFinancial challenges loom as Isle of Wight council votes on 2024-25 budgetThe Isle of Wight council faces financial dilemmas despite a £3m government boost, as they aim to reconcile cuts with rising service costs
16, February 2024·4 min readLast of three Cost of Living Payments rolls out to UK families this monthFinal Cost of Living Payment issued by HMRC amid widespread financial support
7, February 2024·2 min readNew teacher apprenticeships: A solution for recruitment or a risk to standards?New teaching apprenticeship raises concerns over professional standards and classroom effectiveness
6, February 2024·2 min readExtra £3m Gov funding welcome, but ‘It’s certainly not the so-called Island Deal’ says council leader (updated)Councillor Jordan explains that IWC has provided evidence that it needs an extra £10-£28 million every year to deliver services on the Island
6, February 2024·3 min readLetter: Crowdfunding efforts underline Isle of Wight women’s fight for pension rights (updated)1950s women's long fight for pension justice continues on the Isle of Wight and around the country
2, February 2024·2 min readSouthern Water announces 9% increase in customer bills from AprilSouthern Water customers to face 9% rise in water and wastewater bills from April
1, February 2024·2 min read600,000 taxpayers missed the Self Assessment deadline: File ASAP warns HMRCHMRC reveals record Self Assessment filings; prompts late taxpayers to act now
31, January 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight council confirms still no word from Government about suggested ‘extra £3m’Isle of Wight council faces a delay in budget talks due to funding uncertainty and lack of information from the Government
29, January 2024·3 min readUK government announces plans to ban disposable vapes to protect youth healthGovernment's new policy bans disposable vapes to help combat youth vaping and promote health
25, January 2024·2 min readHospice funding under threat: Mountbatten CEO demands government actionMountbatten CEO issues urgent statement on the precarious state of hospice funding
25, January 2024·3 min readHMRC issues final call for Self Assessment returns ahead of deadlineDon't face fines – File your Self Assessment tax return before 31st January