Fate decided for plans to convert five homes into ‘Residential Children and Parent Assessment Centre’
£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
12, February 2025·1 min readIsle of Wight students celebrate publication of ‘Spy Cats, Grandude and Other Short Stories’Year 11 Graphics students receive accolades from Charles Dickens' great-great-grandson for their illustrated contributions
29, July 2024·2 min readBest-selling authors inspire Isle of Wight students during summer term school visitsRenowned writers and illustrators captivate Isle of Wight primary pupils
22, February 2024·4 min readIsle of Wight Story Festival inspires children and young people with bestselling authors and workshopsIsle of Wight Story Festival celebrates fifth anniversary with bestselling author appearances
1, December 2023·3 min readHorrid Henry creator headlines IW Story Festival amidst stars of literature and comedyCelebrated storytellers set to dazzle at IW Story Festival this coming February
21, October 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight Story Festival: Breaking barriers and uniting people wins BBC Radio Solent accoladeIsle of Wight Story Festival celebrates BBC award for community-focused storytelling efforts
20, September 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight celebrates Dickens’ 175th Anniversary with pupil writing contestCelebrating Dickens' Isle of Wight visit, pupils' stories will shine in a unique contest
26, February 2023·2 min readFrom model-making to wordsmithing: A different beast takes over Isle of Wight Story Festival 2023Families and book lovers alike flocked to the Isle of Wight Story Festival, featuring top authors and this year, included important messages about identity and inclusivity
23, January 2023·1 min readWin a chance to see CBeebies’ Cerrie Burnell at the Isle of Wight Story Festival 2023Find out how you can win four free tickets to see the former CBeebies presenter at this year's Isle of Wight Story Festival
21, November 2022·2 min readIsle of Wight Story Festival announce more headliners for 2023More headliners have been announced for the 2023 Isle of Wight Story Festival
2, March 2022·2 min readSell-out sessions and long-snaking queues: Isle of Wight Story Festival hailed a great successThe third annual Isle of Wight Story Festival saw sell out shows and huge queues, as families lined up patiently to have books signed by authors
4, February 2022·1 min readIsle of Wight Story Festival: Don’t miss the week of free activities during half-termThere are loads of great free workshops for kids to get involved with during half-term. Make sure to book in advance
23, February 2021·2 min readSuccessful IW Story Festival reaches world-wide audience – and it’s not too late to join in the funMany of the sessions are available online and free of charge until Sunday 28th February. Details and links within