News from the South Wight

Worry not, it's not about arranging an execution. This Saturday two great photographers are offering to take a portrait photo of all Ventnor residents, to include you in the 'Portrait of a Town' project. What an offer!

Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, has written to Education minister, Nick Gibb, asking him to “unequivocally support” continued secondary education in the Sandown bay area.

Is the headmaster's vision for an Outstanding school well on its way? The Island Free School receives their first Ofsted inspection.

Ventnor food businesses are invited to be part of this year’s Carnival Dish contest. Bake, mix or cook a carnival-themed dish for Carnival Week.

Book the day off work and head to Ventnor on Friday 11th August for the Ventnor International Festival - a day-long curated programme of the some of the hottest music acts around at the moment - all for just £30.

Eight flats have had to be evacuated following the partial collapse of a Victorian property in Ventnor. Building control assess property and release a statement.

Without the "financial support mechanism" in place, officers say it would be unwise to move forward with the scheme, so the Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC) which promised skilled jobs and renewable energy is on hold. It's unclear whether the council will ever see the return of their £1m unsecured loan.

Person living opposite said it made 'A heck of a noise' when it came down last night. The morning light reveals the extent of the damage.

Large sections of the front a house in Ventnor have fallen off. The fire service, concerned, cleared the Winter Gardens car park below.

It's World Fringe Day so the folks over at Ventnor Fringe Festival have chosen today to announce their entire programme for the 2017 Festival - taking place between 8th and 13th August.

This will be the final in in Sally Halsey’s summer series of concerts and takes place on Sunday 2nd July at St Catherine’s church in Ventnor.