Steve Cowley believes the Isle of Wight council's plan to close Yarmouth school is disruptive and possibly 'financially irresponsible'. Over 90% of Shalfleet and Yarmouth parents oppose the plans.

A group of well-informed parents are preparing a challenge to the Isle of Wight Council’s current proposal to close Yarmouth CE Primary School. Governors have invited parents to a meeting tonight (Wednesday).

The music programme at this wonderfully relaxed and friendly music festival on the Isle of Wight is stronger than ever this year. Just a few more days to wait before you can enjoy Rhythmtree Festival once again.

This show has been enjoyed by people on all sides of the debate - and by people who just want a fun evening out. Grab your tickets!

Cllr Cameron is minuted as stating that Yarmouth Town Council approve of the school closure when it is the opposite. A 1,882 strong petition was handed in this week to County Hall opposing the changes.

Yarmouth Town Council as well as the Federation of church schools of Yarmouth and Shalfleet share their arguments in West Wight school places reorganisation.

An online petition calling for traffic lights to be installed immediately at the site of Sunday's fatal incident has attracted over 2,000 signatures in less than 24 hours.

Resurfacing work will be undertaken at nights between hours of 7.30pm and 6.00am and is expected to take 20 weekday nights.

Three cheers for all who helped the Shalfleet Fete return for another year. This truly local, traditional village fete raised just over £2,000 for the community.

A number of roads serving rural communities in the West Wight are due to be upgraded under the Highways PFI next month.

When Ofsted inspectors asked the primary school pupils whether enjoyed learning, there was a resounding ‘Yes!’ - well done to all involved.