The mood of the meeting was anger and disbelief, with huge cheers and rounds of applause for those who stood up to speak and question the decision by Isle of Wight council officers to focus on the future of one school only.
Time & Tide has paired local history and the arts to bring opportunities for older people to engage with cultural pursuits. All are welcome to the Private View this Friday.
In the year that sees the 200th anniversary of the birth of renowned Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron, Dimbola Museum and Gallery at Freshwater (her home from 1860-1875) is mounting a year-long commemoration of her life and work.
Island author Richard J Hutchings will be re-releasing his currently out-of-print book, 'Dickens On An Island' in celebration of Dickens' 200th birthday
After the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a bonfire in the woods at Fort Victoria, they share this message, "The advice is very simple.... don’t start fires in the open!"
Concerns that postal staff in Freshwater will be forced to add two hours travelling into their working day sparks a petition by the local councillor to help keep their postal services local.
The MP said, “This is an exceptionally large development for a small rural town and one that is clearly not wanted by residents or justified by housing need"