£35,000 proposal for Floating Bridge generators welcomed, but replacement progress lacks speed argues councillor
10, December 2024·3 min readIsle of Wight council leader responds to school closure vote of no confidenceMonitoring Officer advises that the school closures decision cannot be made by Full Council and must be made by Cabinet
9, December 2024·1 min readEducation services face critical gaps as teacher training targets missed, says education unionRecent education news highlights significant gaps in UK teacher training services
6, December 2024·1 min readLetter: Young Lives vs Cancer thanks Isle of Wight community for supporting young cancer patientsCharity extends gratitude to Isle of Wight community for helping them support young Island cancer patients and their families
31, October 2024·1 min readYoung Lives vs Cancer receives nearly £4,000 boost from Isle of Wight crematoriumCrematorium's recycling initiative donates thousands to support young cancer patients and families
25, October 2024·8 min readCQC raises alarm over long wait times for children's health services in EnglandChildren's health risks long-term effects from delayed care, CQC report shows
25, September 2024·1 min readIsland People Agency hosts professional photoshoot for Isle of Wight acting or modelling talent (updated)Professionals and aspiring stars are invited to a photoshoot event by Island People Agency
10, September 2024·4 min readRyde Town Council partners with Planet Aware to curb cigarette butt litter on the coastRyde's new initiative uses ballot boxes to combat cigarette litter on beaches
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