More work is needed before the secondary school can be considered 'Good' by Ofsted, but official word has been released to confirm the Academy is out of Special Measures.
The revised application to demolish the Grand Hotel in Sandown and replace it with a 30-bedroomed art-deco style hotel has avoided a hearing at the planning committee and been approved by planning officers.
Congratulations are in order for Sandown Bay Academy for working its way out of Special Measures. A great deal of hard work and determination has been shown by all involved.
Police believe the circumstances surrounding the fire at the former Royal Cliff Hotel at the weekend were suspicious and have launched an appeal for witnesses. The extent of the damage can be seen on the videos published through OnTheWight.
Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club's juniors rowed excellently at Itchen Junior Regatta, with the regatta not only providing debut races for some rowers, but also some winning performances!
It's the 1960s and the novices are at the final regatta of the season. Following on from Part One, when they were about to start the final race, read on to find out what happens.