‘Ambition’ and ‘Mindset’ sets Isle of Wight and its artists apart says Phil Gibby, Arts Council SW Director (Podcast)
Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra Review: Mathilde Milwidsky’s stunning performances shine, including a world premiere
Dr H. Hale Harvey III dies aged 93: Remembered for pioneering work and vibrant community at Puckaster
Isle of Wight seeks clarity on its unitary authority status in light of local government reorganisation
‘Ambition’ and ‘Mindset’ sets Isle of Wight and its artists apart says Phil Gibby, Arts Council SW Director (Podcast)
Dr H. Hale Harvey III dies aged 93: Remembered for pioneering work and vibrant community at Puckaster
Has Island Roads really reopened Undercliff Drive? Confusion over suggested diversion route (updated)
24, March 2025·2 min readDiocese of Portsmouth refers Isle of Wight council to schools adjudicator over closuresIsle of Wight council's school closure decisions challenged by the Diocese of Portsmouth
21, March 2025·1 min readTransition plans laid out for pupils affected by primary school closuresIsle of Wight council announces measures to support pupils and staff after closures
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