£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
Wightlink’s vehicle ferries diverted via Portsmouth International Port for week-long terminal works (updated)
13, December 2023·2 min readFormer CPRE chairman’s estate at centre of Isle of Wight council planning probeIsle of Wight estate investigated for introduction of hangars, air strip and tree felling without permission
21, November 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight pupil’s success in prestigious OxBright essay competitionYear 13 Priory School pupil impresses judges in national OxBright Essay Competition
7, November 2023·1 min readMedina Studios: Plans for brand new Isle of Wight film and tv production studio moves forwardIsle of Wight's Medina Studios vision on track, promising local employment surge
27, October 2023·1 min readOsborne and Barton Estates: Key players in National Coast Path’s future?Island Coast Path's direction hinges on decisions around Osborne and Barton estates, which sees a 5km detour from the coastline
25, October 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight delivery depot expansion: 200 new jobs on the horizonMajor delivery depot expansion on the Isle of Wight promises 200 full-time job opportunities
17, August 2023·1 min readPriory School achieves 100% pass rate in A-Levels: A return to excellencePriory School celebrates a 100 per cent pass rate, with half of the students achieving top grades
20, May 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight council approves traffic measures for enhanced safety around new football groundTraffic measures approved, enhancing safety around new football ground
11, May 2023·2 min readPublic consultation sparks debate on traffic safety measures for new Isle of Wight football groundPublic opinion splits over traffic changes for Newport FC's new football ground
9, May 2023·1 min readRenewable energy boost on horizon as GKN Aerospace reveals solar farm planGKN Aerospace proposes a solar farm at its Isle of Wight base, boosting local green energy
30, March 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight council investigates storm water overflows impact on River MedinaSouthern Water addresses storm water overflow concerns in River Medina, dispelling sewage discharge misconceptions
23, September 2022·3 min readCustomer complaints lead to food and hygiene inspection and one star rating for Isle of Wight restaurantInspectors found salmon fillets which had a use-by date of two days before the inspection; raw burgers eight days prior and three tubs of Greek yoghurt that was over six weeks out of date
25, August 2022·1 min readGCSE Results: 100 per cent pass rate in GCSEs taken at Priory School91 per cent of all GCSEs taken by students at Priory School achieved grade 9-4 or A*-C