5, November 2024·2 min readBetapak seeks to boost Isle of Wight economy with new industrial unit in RookleyBetapak proposes an industrial and storage expansion offering job opportunities at Rookley
23, September 2024·1 min readRookley drugs raid results in arrests and charges for Isle of Wight residentsA large quantity of suspected Class A and B drugs were seized, along with some cash and drugs paraphernalia
22, May 2024·1 min readIsland’s horticultural enthusiasts gear up for ‘Gardening Galore’ this JuneRookley Village Association's 'Gardening Galore' set for vibrant horticultural showcase this June
28, April 2024·2 min readMore than half average month’s rainfall for April fell in 24 hours: Flood alerts and landslideEnvironment Agency warns of imminent flooding in several Isle of Wight areas
3, April 2024·1 min readFormer Isle of Wight church hall could be replaced by new home developmentA house could replace Rookley's unused church hall after planning approval
7, February 2024·2 min readDiscover why PO38 on the Isle of Wight is one of the UK’s ‘coolest postcodes’The Isle of Wight's PO38 makes The Sunday Times' top 'coolest postcodes' list
22, January 2024·1 min readHistoric steam engines to find a new home in proposed Rookley barn projectPlanning application for new barn to house steam engines in Rookley open to public consultation
4, January 2024·1 min readFormer Isle of Wight church earmarked for transformation into two-bed homeVacant Rookley church may find new purpose as a quaint two-bedroom house
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
16, October 2023·1 min readAlleged cooking oil thieves to appear at Isle of Wight CourtTwo men face court over Isle of Wight pub cooking oil thefts
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
18, August 2023·3 min readIsland Tea and Coffee Co’s innovative Roasting Centre gets £100,000 funding boostWith the help of a grant, Island Tea and Coffee Co invests in state-of-the-art roasting, creating two new jobs