Isle of Wight home education community speaks out after heartbreak at PCC Donna Jones’s ‘criminal behaviour’ claims
Donna Jones (PCC) fails to provide stats to backup her home educated children ‘more likely to engage in criminal behaviour’ claims
New viability study proposed to address Isle of Wight’s transport challenges and economic impact (updated)
12, June 2023·2 min readPolice assure locals amid mounting concerns over teen ASB in West WightWest Wight tackles rising teen anti-social behaviour, with police promising action amidst local concern
12, June 2023·1 min read14-year-old boy charged in Freshwater for multiple thefts from Sainsbury’sTeenage boy from Freshwater charged with multiple thefts from local Sainsbury's store
8, June 2023·2 min readWest Wight youth crime: Police crack down on anti-social behaviourWest Wight police tackle youth anti-social behaviour, resulting in court cases for two teenagers
7, June 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight skatepark set for Summer revival: Parish council’s rescue missionIsle of Wight's Moa Place Skatepark undertakes quick repairs for a summer reopening amidst new project plans
6, June 2023·2 min readSteve Orchard and Paul Swain’s 35-mile fundraising walk for Independent ArtsGolf club members embark on a 35-mile trek, raising funds for Independent Arts
2, June 2023·2 min readCommunity effort to save former Isle of Wight primary school from saleYarmouth rallies to repurpose an old school building facing sale by council
1, June 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight school triumphs: Maintains ‘Good’ Ofsted rating amidst village moveFreshwater and Yarmouth C of E School maintains good Ofsted rating despite recent relocation and merger
1, June 2023·1 min readFreshwater Bay Lifeboat Station embarks on innovative makeover to boost efficiencyIsle of Wight lifeboat station revamps to increase speed and ease of rescues
1, June 2023·1 min readTransformation underway at Albion Hotel: Spa extension and solar panel plans revealedAlbion Hotel's new owners announce transformative spa plans, promising job growth and sustainability
15, May 2023·8 min readEpic retrospective celebrates 21 years of the Isle of Wight Festival: Discover the highlights at DimbolaDimbola celebrates 21 years of the Isle of Wight Festival with an unprecedented retrospective exhibition
13, May 2023·2 min readRevolutionising healthcare: Pilot project unveils innovative consultation PODS on the Isle of WightIsle of Wight NHS Trust introduces innovative PODS in community locations, easing access to pre-surgery healthcare consultations
12, May 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight council’s political shakeup?: Conservative numbers eclipse Alliance GroupDiscontent in County Hall: Second Alliance councillor walks away in a week