£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
16, December 2024·2 min readSt George’s Nursery in Arreton awarded ‘outstanding’ Ofsted ratingOfsted commends St George’s Nursery for exceptional care and learning environment
27, November 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight quarry restoration extended by two years amid economic slowdownQuarry restoration on Isle of Wight gets two-year extension from council
26, November 2024·1 min readProposed tourist attraction near Isle of Wight village faces planning obstaclesDeveloper challenges Isle of Wight council's planning department over refusal to keep construction buildings for an extended period
6, November 2024·1 min readFourth escaped raccoon from Isle of Wight zoo park foundSearch over as last raccoon escapee returned to Amazon World Zoo at 2.30am
1, November 2024·1 min readFour escaped raccoons on the Isle of Wight: Check sheds and bonfire pilesEscaped raccoons alert: call or email sightings, check local sheds and bonfires
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
25, October 2024·1 min readCouncillor Ellis champions community-led school solution to avoid rural school closuresCouncillor Ellis criticises plans that may leave rural Isle of Wight without schools
25, October 2024·1 min readCentral rural parents consider school merger amid closure proposalsIn light of school closure plans, parents from three villages propose a school merger, urging parents and pupils to suggest the same in last week of the school closure consultation
22, October 2024·2 min readWight Building Materials seeks extended timeline for Arreton quarry restorationApplication to extend Quarry land restoration to 2026 due to Isle of Wight economic shifts
10, September 2024·3 min readCampaign groups mobilise as Isle of Wight council proposes closing six primary schools: Meetings and petitions gathering pace (updated)Parents form campaign groups and launch petitions to oppose six potential Isle of Wight closures
28, August 2024·1 min readJoin the end-of-summer celebrations at Arreton with fete and dog competitionArreton Cricket Club welcomes all to a free summer fair and first ever dog show event