The Dept for Education certainly isn't very happy with AET at the moment. Their letters to them are becoming ever more stern, telling them to raise standards. Happily, Island their IW schools are on the way up.
River levels at Alverstone will continue to rise, and are likely to peak late morning or early afternoon. Updates also includes alert for Monktonmead in Ryde, Cowes and Gurnard Luck.
It's not been the average day for Island Line staff or passengers. First there were horses on the line, then, following a power failure, passengers went back in time to travel by Steam Railway.
A rare marine reptile fossil has been discovered on an Isle of Wight beach and is now on display at Dinosaur Isle. It's thought to possibly be 150 million years old.
A public meeting is being on Saturday at the Lake revetment loos to discuss ideas of how to ensure the toilets remain open for the next 12 months and into the future. All welcome.