Reflecting on 2024 and looking ahead to 2025: New Carnival’s journey of creativity, community and growth
Ollie Boulter interview (pt4): Exceeding government energy efficiency standards, the skills gap in construction and ‘brown envelopes’
Ollie Boulter interview (pt3): Find out about affordable housing, the Airbnb phenomenon and housing targets from Head of IWC planning
Understanding media literacy: The key skill for navigating today’s media/information landscape (Part One)
Ollie Boulter interview (pt2): Head of IWC planning on pre-applications, the life of IWC planning officers and changes to the NPPF (podcast/listen)
Ollie Boulter: Get an in-depth understanding of the Isle of Wight planning process with the Head of IWC planning (Part 1 of podcast/listen)
Specialist Dog Unit removes hundreds of thousands in drugs and weapons from Hampshire and Isle of Wight streets
Reflecting on 2024 and looking ahead to 2025: New Carnival’s journey of creativity, community and growth
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
20, December 2024·1 min readSouthern Water plans expansion of St Helens Wastewater Treatment WorksSt Helens Wastewater Treatment Works poised for expansion to meet future demands
26, July 2024·2 min readSt Helens Primary School’s unique library bus gets a revamp from Southern VectisIsle of Wight students celebrate as school bus library receives much-needed upgrades
8, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight preschool achieves ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating in all areasImpeccable behaviour and excellent teaching secure 'Outstanding' Ofsted report for local preschool
28, November 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight primary school celebrates ‘Good’ rating with ‘Outstanding’ personal development from OfstedSchool praised for nurturing, pupil bonds, and potential areas for curriculum enhancement
26, October 2023·3 min readSaltmarsh House on the Isle of Wight shortlisted for RIBA House of the Year Award 2023 (updated)Saltmarsh House in St Helens astounds with award-nominated, modern architectural elegance
22, June 2023·1 min readInspiring 91-year-old, Marguerite Burfitt, completes eight-mile walk for Isle of Wight Mencap91-year-old Marguerite triumphs in eight-mile walk, raising £750 for Mencap
11, May 2023·1 min readJoin St Helens Church’s fundraising concert for a night of song, supporting renovation of the Kid’s ShedJoin the Phoenix Choir's concert, raising funds for St Helens Church's children's wildlife exploration hub
2, May 2023·1 min readSt Helens unveils its new royalty line-up for the 124th Carnival seasonSt Helens Carnival unveils 124th year's Royalty, led by Queen Elsie Clark, ahead of vibrant season
6, February 2023·1 min readPermission sought to retain holiday lodges in St HelensThe lodges were rearranged in 2010 following the merging of two campsites
28, November 2022·1 min readSt Helens Village of Angels event celebrates tenth yearParticipants (who can win cash prizes) are encouraged to use recycled materials and solar powered lighting wherever possible to create their Angels
23, August 2022·1 min readTop 10 Isle of Wight streets with the largest houses (by square footage)Find out which Isle of Wight streets have the houses with the highest square footage
23, August 2022·1 min readThe 10 most expensive Isle of Wight streetsOver 200 properties have sold for more than a million pounds on the Isle of Wight since 1995. Here are the top ten most expensive Isle of Wight streets