To celebrate Restart a Heart Day this year the Isle of Wight Ambulance Training and Community Response Services are offering the public free CPR training and defibrillator awareness sessions

The council say the recommendations now being taken forward are "felt to provide the best opportunity to secure long-term educational and financial stability for West Wight families and schools"

The head teacher says she's very proud of every member of her team who has been part of making this happen in challenging circumstances

Baby Box IOW helps families struggling to provide their children with basic essentials and also offers somewhere for parents to meet others over a cup of tea

Isle of Wight Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers joined the Plastic Promise during the week of action tackling plastic pollution

Ahead of World Mental Health Awareness Day on 10th October, a new out-of-hours mental health support service for young people on the Isle of Wight has been announced

Tenders for contracts, due to start in April 2020, have been advertised for organisations with relevant experience to bring a range of new provisions to the Island

As well as participating in fun activities, the week provided an opportunity for children, families and carers to give their feedback and ideas on the services delivered by the council

At half term, Newport Roman Villa will be open for three activity craft days and for visitors to see the remains, Roman bath suite and the garden.

After the earlier withdrawal of plans to close at least one school in the West Wight, they are back on the table and will be voted on next week.

Repeated re-structures, cutting teaching and support staff roles and and squeezing of specialist departments are all well documented.