Isle of Wight MP urges action against proposed school closures ahead of March Cabinet decision (updated)
House of Commons Health Committee visits Isle of Wight to investigate social care challenges (updated)
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
3, February 2025·1 min readHappy Hearts campaign highlights effort to save Brading Church of England Primary SchoolThe 'Happy Hearts' campaign seeks to support Brading Church of England Primary School
28, January 2025·2 min readLetter: Community demands transparency in the school closure process affecting BradingThe Save Brading School campaign calls for urgent action in light of SEND proposals as part of the school reorganisation
9, January 2025·4 min readExciting times for Brading Haven Gig Rowers after receiving a historic rowing boat'Old Harry', a treasured rowing Gig, is gifted to Brading Haven Gig Rowers
7, January 2025·1 min readFlooding expected to continue in Sandown and Bembridge, warns Environment AgencyThe Environment Agency updates residents on ongoing Flood Alert for Eastern Yar area
7, January 2025·5 min readLetter: Calls for advocacy and transparency as Brading School faces potential closureParents rally to save Brading School, questioning council decisions and transparency
9, November 2024·1 min readBrading faces increased council tax to maintain services, warns MayorMayor announces Brading's precept increase essential for maintaining local services and facilities
30, October 2024·3 min readBishop of Portsmouth calls for reconsideration on the closure of Church of England schoolsBishop of Portsmouth steps in to call a halt to the potential closure of three Isle of Wight Church of England schools
14, October 2024·3 min readBrading residents rally against proposed primary school closure despite rainy weatherBraving the rain, Brading community protests against the potential school closure
26, September 2024·5 min readLetter: We believe statutory guidance on rural school closures has been overlooked (updated)Community challenges Isle of Wight council's adherence to school closure guidelines
25, September 2024·4 min read‘Save Brading School’ Group challenges council’s school closure criteriaLocal group contests 'flawed council process' in fight to save Brading School
20, September 2024·3 min readBrading residents unite to oppose CE Primary School closure (updated)Community members rally at St Mary’s Church to protest Brading school closure
10, September 2024·3 min readCampaign groups mobilise as Isle of Wight council proposes closing six primary schools: Meetings and petitions gathering pace (updated)Parents form campaign groups and launch petitions to oppose six potential Isle of Wight closures