South Wight Area Youth Partnership celebrates a decade of service with prestigious King’s Award award
24, September 2024·1 min readUrgent call for government action on mental health catch-up fundingEducation Policy Institute's report triggers concerns over unequal mental health services for young people
24, September 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight MP raises concerns with government over ExxonMobil's Solent CO2 pipeline (updated)Isle of Wight West MP expresses concerns over the environmental impact of the Solent CO2 pipeline
24, September 2024·2 min readUK government implements ban on zombie-style knives and machetes to curb knife crimeZombie knives and machetes face a nationwide ban in the latest knife crime law
24, September 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight Green Party challenges consultation scope over primary school closuresIsle of Wight Green Party seeks wider consultation in primary school closures
23, September 2024·2 min readCowes Town Council challenges Isle of Wight drone trial over due process concernsCowes Town Council questions the integrity of the Isle of Wight drone trial process
20, September 2024·1 min readEducation union calls for member votes on Government's 5.5% teacher pay proposalGovernment's teacher pay offer up for NEU member vote amid tight budgets
20, September 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight Council to challenge health body over inadequate dental care provision (updated)Isle of Wight Council to pressure Integrated Care Board for better dental care provision
20, September 2024·4 min readPetition calling for improved dental access in West Wight handed over to MP (updated)Local support surges as thousands sign petition for dental services access
17, September 2024·1 min readIslanders voice concerns over ExxonMobil's proposed gas pipeline at Green Party meetingThere was an overwhelming turnout for "Say No to the CO2 Pipeline" event organised by Isle of Wight Green Party, with standing room only
17, September 2024·1 min readNewport Heritage Day celebrates local history with overwhelming successCommunity and history united during Newport's Heritage Day, showcasing the town's vibrant past
17, September 2024·3 min readCouncillor calls for ferries to be brought 'under democratic control in line with Government's strategic vision for trains and buses' (updated)Ed Blake says he's not calling for nationalisation, but has tabled a motion of what he feels would be improvements
16, September 2024·1 min readLetter: Could 'Bonk for Britain' become the government's next push amid falling birthrates?With the UK's declining birthrate, this letter writer wonders if it's time for unconventional slogans