Isle of Wight council to receive £1.6 million to deal with potholes in latest Government announcement
5, September 2024·2 min readOpen letter to Isle of Wight families from Education Director discusses future of education strategyCouncil’s Director responds to concerns over six primary schools' proposed closures
4, September 2024·8 min readSix IW Primary schools may close - declining numbers of children the causeThe council's cabinet is considering a recommendation to consult on closing six primary schools in an effort to address falling pupil numbers
27, August 2024·1 min readRyde's High Street becomes a canvas for colourful Children's Carnival despite wet weatherDespite the rain, Ryde's Children's Carnival dazzles with costumes and a giant Green Man puppet
13, July 2024·1 min readUnleash your creativity with Tatty Devine's necklace-making workshops at Ventnor FringeTatty Devine offers two exclusive jewellery-making workshops at the Ventnor Fringe
28, June 2024·1 min readOver 60% rise in Isle of Wight temporary accommodation needs reveals deepening crisisIsle of Wight children bear the brunt of the housing shortage, study shows
20, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight: Jewel of the South: Final episode airs this weekSummer draws to a close in Channel 5's Jewel of the South series as Sandown's vibrant Carnival makes final preparations
16, February 2024·1 min readSecure your seat for East Wight constituency's upcoming progressive candidate Q&A sessionsJoin East Wight Primary Q&A sessions to vote on East Wight's progressive parliamentary candidate
6, February 2024·2 min readHome schooling on the Isle of Wight triples England's average, MP and PCC reactThe MP and the Police and Crime Commissioner are concerned about a rise in the number of electively home-educated pupils on the Isle of Wight
16, January 2024·7 min readIsle of Wight candidates react to poll predicting Labour IW electoral winsNews OnTheWight asks local politicians for their response to the latest poll that predicts Labour taking the Island in the General Election
27, December 2023·1 min readCLA urges government to tackle rural housing crisis despite relaxed targetsTim Bamford says unless some villages can build a small number of homes, young people will be driven out of the countryside and more schools, businesses and community spaces risk closing for good
14, December 2023·1 min readRichard Smout: Island's heritage expert retires, leaving a legacy of knowledgeRespected IW Council Heritage Service figure, Richard Smout, bows out after 28 impactful years
7, December 2023·1 min readFind out how East Wight Primary will work and how you can get involved: Join Zoom meeting tonightEast Wight Primary creates community bonds with volunteer introduction via Zoom tonight