Arreton

23 June 20252 min read

Isle of Wight Education Matters highlights flaws in council’s school closure process, urging public accountability

23 June 20253 min read

Diocese's Jeff Williams highlights the importance of a fair closure process and commends community efforts against Arreton school’s proposed closure

23 June 20251 min read

Isle of Wight officials accept ruling to keep Arreton St George’s primary school operational

24 March 20252 min read

Isle of Wight council's school closure decisions challenged by the Diocese of Portsmouth

21 March 20251 min read

Isle of Wight council announces measures to support pupils and staff after closures

20 February 20254 min read

The Diocese of Portsmouth has initiated steps toward a Judicial Review of school closures

16 December 20242 min read

Ofsted commends St George’s Nursery for exceptional care and learning environment

27 November 20242 min read

Quarry restoration on Isle of Wight gets two-year extension from council

26 November 20241 min read

Developer challenges Isle of Wight council's planning department over refusal to keep construction buildings for an extended period

6 November 20241 min read

Search over as last raccoon escapee returned to Amazon World Zoo at 2.30am

1 November 20241 min read

Escaped raccoons alert: call or email sightings, check local sheds and bonfires

30 October 20242 min read

Bishop of Portsmouth steps in to call a halt to the potential closure of three Isle of Wight Church of England schools

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