Isle of Wight council seeks partners for children’s holiday activities and food programme: Deadline looms
Government grants Isle of Wight £12.7m for 22 new all electric buses in sustainability push (updated)
Floating Bridge 7: In depth conversation with Council Leader on plans for new floating bridge and what went wrong with FB6 (podcast)
26, March 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight MP’s ferry service criticisms labelled ‘highly inaccurate’ by Wightlink CEOWightlink CEO refutes Isle of Wight MP's claims about ferry service issues
26, March 2024·1 min readCandidates step forward for role of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime CommissionerAre you registered to vote? Do you have photo ID?
26, March 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight voters reminded of new photo ID rules for upcoming PCC electionIf you don't have photo ID you won't be able to vote in the upcoming elections. Find out how to get a free certificate to enable you to vote
24, March 2024·2 min readHow a grassroots initiative aims to unite progressive voters in East Wight (listen)Grassroots initiative adapts strategy to rally East Wight's progressive election candidate. Listen to our chat with one of the organisers
18, March 2024·1 min readBob Seely outburst on BBC Politics Live leads to host telling him “Keep the temper down”Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely's temper had to be checked on live TV amidst donor racism discussion
18, March 2024·2 min readGeorge Monbiot-backed initiative sees Liberal Democrats triumph in South Devon PrimaryCommunity-focused political initiative aims to break the Conservative stronghold on the Isle of Wight
16, March 2024·2 min readLetter: Where have all the “Outstanding” Isle of Wight schools gone? (update 2) Isle of Wight schools suffer as educator urges focus on children, not profit
12, March 2024·2 min readEast Wight Primary: Progressive tactical voting initiative adapts after Lib Dem drop-outEast Wight Primary's first meeting paves the way for united progressive voting
8, March 2024·4 min readInternational Women’s Day: Sarah Redrup on her journey to becoming the youngest Isle of Wight councillor (podcast)On International Women's Day, Sarah Redrup shares her unique path into local politics. Listen to the podcast
7, March 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight Liberal Democrats now withdraw from East Wight Primary events (update 2)Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats say legal complications force them out of East Wight primary event
5, March 2024·1 min readLetter: Resident questions double standards as MPs protest, while public’s rights are restricted (update 2)A tale of two protests: MPs walk out while our rights are walked over, says this resident
28, February 2024·4 min readHere’s what Island Labour says is why they won’t be taking part in East Wight Primary eventsIsland Labour explains why they won't be taking part in the East Wight primaries, and it's not just because they haven't selected a candidate yet