Members of the public can enter the castle free of charge to attend the service this week

Councils at this tier of local government are free to call themselves, Parish, Town, Village, Neighborhood or Community Council. Members felt the latter was the best fit for their council and unanimously voted for the change

Peter Shreeve says schools have limited resources and are to some extent forced into making unpalatable decisions, but shortening the school day is done to save money.

In a letter to parents, Carisbrooke Primary's head of school said the decision made by the other schools to change their hours was potentially dangerous — and the primary school had not been consulted.

Even though several Isle of Wight Conservative councillors said they would oppose the housing targets set by Government, Cllr Brodie reports that Barry Abraham said it would be a 'waste of time'.

Plus five students achieved grade 9 in five or more subjects, putting them among the most exceptional scholars in the country.

The fire was in the roof space of a single storey building due for demolition. The cause is currently being investigated.

As well as vandalism to the public toilets, a piece of outdoor gym equipment that can be used to charge mobile phones was burnt with a lighter.

A number of activities took place at Carisbrooke Castle for the 100 year celebration of the 1st Carisbrooke Units.

Head of Sixth Form said, "It is always our privilege to host International students, they add a certain cosmopolitan diversity to our Sixth Form family, long may it continue."

This is the first visit by Ofsted since they rated the school as Inadequate after last summer's inspection.