£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)
20, February 2025·4 min readDiocese of Portsmouth initiates potential Judicial Review against Isle of Wight school closuresThe Diocese of Portsmouth has initiated steps toward a Judicial Review of school closures
11, December 2024·3 min readPortsmouth diocese education director calls for delay on Isle of Wight school closuresDiocese of Portsmouth's education director urges deferral of school closure vote
6, December 2024·3 min readBishop of Portsmouth challenges potential closure of Isle of Wight schoolsBishop fights against proposed Isle of Wight school closures, citing community impact
11, November 2024·2 min readThe Diocese of Portsmouth’s strategy aims for thriving youth-focused ministriesChurch of England's £1m yearly boost for local rejuvenation and new congregations
30, October 2024·3 min readBishop of Portsmouth calls for reconsideration on the closure of Church of England schoolsBishop of Portsmouth steps in to call a halt to the potential closure of three Isle of Wight Church of England schools
11, September 2024·2 min readChurch pledges constructive role in consultations over school closures on the Isle of WightThe Bishop of Portsmouth says, "Our position is clear: if a local authority proposes the closure of a CofE school, we will argue that parents should be offered an alternative CofE school that is easily accessible"
7, May 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight welcomes Rev Chris Bradish as leader of local Church of England churchesRev Chris Bradish to helm Newport's Church of England churches starting September
25, April 2024·3 min readDuke of Edinburgh to attend grand re-opening of refurbished Newport MinsterDuke of Edinburgh celebrates refurbishment of Newport Minister; community revival at its heart
19, April 2024·3 min readNewport Minster set to unveil £2.6m refurbishment with 1st May re-openingThe Isle of Wight's Newport Minster emerges revitalised, ready for community use
22, January 2024·4 min readFrom gardener to priest: Rev Tony Lawrence’s spiritual journey on the IsleRev Tony Lawrence: From life's lows to leading Isle of Wight's faithful
20, December 2023·3 min readThe Rev Tom Burden returns as vicar to his hometown VentnorRev Tom Burden to embrace homecoming as the new vicar of Ventnor
30, October 2023·4 min readIsle of Wight churches to receive £2.7m funding to develop their congregationsChurches on the Isle of Wight receive funding to renew and expand congregations