Rural traditions kept alive by Brighstone Primary School as dancers charm crowd at 62nd Shorwell Midsummer Fair
Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
Letter: Southern Vectis festival buses bypassed for cheaper regular service by festival-goers: With unfortunate consequences
19, September 2023·1 min readDecline in pupil numbers challenges Chillerton and Rookley School’s viabilityChillerton and Rookley Primary faces proposed closure amid dwindling enrolment and financial challenges
14, November 2023·2 min readEnd of an era for Isle of Wight’s tiny Chillerton and Rookley Primary SchoolChillerton and Rookley Primary's closure confirmed by Isle of Wight Council cabinet
15, July 2023·2 min readEnd of an era: Isle of Wight school to close by year-endIsle of Wight Council finalises closure of Chillerton and Rookley Primary amid dwindling enrolment and fiscal issues
3, June 2015·2 min readFantastic turnout for the Scarecrow Festival (HD photo gallery)Around 100 scarecrows adorned the roads of Chillerton and Gatcombe during half term, drawing Islanders and visitors to the villages once again.
12, July 2023·1 min readFinal closure decision looms for Isle of Wight rural primary school (updated)Chillerton and Rookley Primary may close by the end of the year due to funding and capacity issues, affecting its nine pupils
28, October 2021·2 min readFormer cabinet member hits out over decision to consult further on school closureThe former Conservative cabinet member for education, Cllr Paul Brading, believes the "lack of clarity" over the future of the village school will be causing further anxiety and uncertainty for parents and staff
8, November 2021·2 min readFull steam ahead on primary school consultationThe school community, as well as the wider area, are encouraged to have their say on the options for Chillerton and Rookley Primary School
10, September 2021·1 min readFuture of Chillerton and Rookley Primary School back on the Isle of Wight council agendaThe decision to merge the school was halted in order to take a "measured approach", but its future is back on the agenda
13, May 2022·1 min readGatcombe and Chillerton Scarecrow Festival returns for 2022There'll be over 100 scarecrows on display from traditional Gallybaggers, to those on a more modern theme
21, February 2024·1 min readHelp shape your community: The latest Isle of Wight town and parish council vacanciesVacancies arise on Isle of Wight parish and town councils - will enough people call for an election or will the seats be filled by co-option?
9, June 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight primary school faces possible closure once moreThreats of closure resurface for Isle of Wight's Chillerton and Rookley Primary School amidst council consultations
16, April 2018·1 min readIsle of Wight primary school retains their ‘Good’ rating from OfstedThe inspection found this Isle of Wight primary school still responsible for 'Good' provision.