‘We won’t get to choose whether or not we want Devolution, it is going to happen’, says council leader
Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
19, April 2023·3 min readDiscover nature through art: Brading Roman Villa joins The Wild Escape in a groundbreaking UK Museum collaborationBrading Roman Villa joins The Wild Escape, connecting children with nature through art and museums this Saturday
19, April 2023·1 min readICRTouch champions Wightoak Youth Services with £2,000 donation for life-changing programmesICRTouch donates £2,000 to Wightoak Youth Services, empowering vulnerable post-16s on their life journey
17, April 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight pupils celebrate: 96.5% land first choice primary school placesIsle of Wight primary schools announce 99.5% success rate, ensuring preferred places for Island families
14, April 2023·1 min readBring silliness back to children’s books: Support young author and her Mum’s publishing dreamMother-daughter duo seek crowdfunding support to publish heart-warming children's book, promoting silliness and friendship
14, April 2023·2 min readYoung ballet prodigy from Fusion Arts Academy joins English Youth Ballet for unforgettable performanceIsle of Wight's Emma Willey, 9, joins English Youth Ballet's Swan Lake at Kings Theatre, supported with cross-Solent travel by Wightlink
11, April 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight’s rising skateboard star: 12-year-old sensation gears up for National ChampionshipsIsle of Wight's 12-year-old skateboarder, Martha Eggleton, secures spot in Skateboard GB National Championships
10, April 2023·2 min readProactive youth work on the Isle of Wight: A recipe for success in curbing anti-social behaviour (updated)Isle of Wight pioneer transformative youth programmes, fostering a safe haven through sports, education, and early intervention
4, April 2023·5 min readBanning laughing gas sales and early intervention: Commissioner Donna Jones’ plan to reduce ‘drug-fueled anti-social behaviour’Regional drugs board aims to combat substance misuse, crime, and reoffending through multi-agency collaboration
3, April 2023·1 min readAnxiety grows for Isle of Wight pupil with autism and ADHD awaiting school decisionIsle of Wight family battles school placement crisis for son with autism and ADHD amid performance confusion
3, April 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight council champions child employment safety: Know your rights and responsibilitiesApril's Child Employment Month: Isle of Wight council prioritises youth safety, awareness, and legal employment practices
31, March 2023·4 min readInnovative design and heritage meet at the new Freshwater and Yarmouth C of E Primary SchoolBishop of Portsmouth inaugurates £4.5M Freshwater and Yarmouth Primary School - pupils lead lively celebration
29, March 2023·2 min readBreaking barriers: Young Islanders secure NHS jobs thanks to innovative training and recruitment programmeThe Isle of Wight NHS Trust and HTP Apprenticeship College are collaborating to provide real jobs and career opportunities for young Islanders