Far from Home: Miranda Acland’s debut novel is a tale of friendship, adventure and the quest for truth
New hope for Ventnor’s Skatepark as positive talks resume: Volunteers sought for ‘DIY SOS’ meanwhile project
New hope for Ventnor’s Skatepark as positive talks resume: Volunteers sought for ‘DIY SOS’ meanwhile project
4, March 2010·1 min readConsultation Underway for Hard Federation of Three Island PrimariesPublic consultation opens for hard federation of Chillerton & Rookley, Godshill and Wroxall
30, June 2023·2 min readCouncillor Andre’s silence stirs controversy over Isle of Wight school closuresCouncillor Debbie Andre's silence exacerbates controversy surrounding the Isle of Wight's school place plan
6, October 2011·2 min readCounty Press Accused Of Sensationalism With ‘Inaccurate Report’The County Press ran article with the misleading headline, 'Pupils suffer physical abuse'. Report caused outrage but correction only made on letters page and in For The Record (does anyone actually read that?)
26, October 2021·2 min readCovenant alone would not save village school, says Cabinet memberThe fight to save the village school continues as a six-week consultation is planned to start next month
10, February 2022·2 min readDecision to close Isle of Wight primary school deferred so all avenues can be exploredThere have been many calls this week for the decision to be deferred until the Island Free School are asked if they want to take on the school
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
5, January 2012·1 min readDid You See Rookley Road Traffic Collision on Tuesday?Police appeal for witnesses to road collision that took place on Tuesday after the driver in a white camper van left without leaving any details.
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
9, November 2011·1 min readDog Goes Missing After Fireworks Fright (updated)Have you seen missing Tilly? She ran off in Rookley last night after being frightened by fireworks
24, January 2011·1 min readEast Cowes Man Arrested Over Rookley Crash55-year-old was arrested on suspicion of driving without due care and attention
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
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