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)
10, April 2014·1 min readWightlink improve Saturday train connections at LymingtonCustomers suggested Saturday sailings could be changed to improve train connections.
8, April 2014·1 min readRevised timetable on Yarmouth ferry routeIf you're travelling on the Yarmouth route tomorrow watch our for timetable changes.
3, April 2014·1 min readRe-opening of closed roads at Bouldnor and Yarmouth announcedAnticipation is high in Yarmouth for the road re-opening due to take place on Friday evening following extensive geo-technical work at Bouldnor.
1, April 2014·1 min readNavitus Bay gives Yarmouth further hope of offshore windfarm workThree areas about the south coast named, giving each hope of being the single victor.
31, March 2014·2 min readNew owner of The George Hotel revealedA duo of Thompsons is making waves on the Isle of Wight today as the new business partnership behind The George Hotel.
22, March 2014·1 min readYar Bridge failure temporarily cuts Yarmouth off from Island (updated)Engineers are on their way to look at the bridge, but it's not known how long it'll take to repair.
20, March 2014·1 min readShuttle service on Yarmouth ferry (updated)Watch out if you're planning to travel on the Yarmouth route this morning. There may be delays.
18, March 2014·1 min readPossible solution for Yarmouth SurgeryNo date has been given yet to reopen the surgery, but extra help from Island GPs and locums has been offered via the Clinical Commissioning Group.
14, March 2014·2 min readLetter: Who is monitoring the work of Island Roads?Mayor of Yarmouth, Steve Cowley, says Island Roads failed to plan work adequately and did not consult with the local community. He's concerned other villages and towns across the Island might suffer as a result of similar failures.
13, March 2014·1 min readNewport man charged following fatal collision at BouldnorThe 26 year old has been bailed to appear in court next month. Our thoughts are with all involved.
12, March 2014·1 min readYarmouth Neighbourhood Police Office within sightLease signed to clear the way for West Wight SNT to relocate to Yarmouth Harbour Office
12, March 2014·1 min readIsland Roads say Bouldnor Road stabilisation scheme progressing wellIsland Roads say they hope to finish the stabilisation scheme before 4th April.