Nine Acres Primary School received an ungraded Ofsted inspection in May 2023 which suggested that there was enough evidence of improved performance that it could be judged as outstanding if a graded inspection was to be carried out. The inspector...

The following review was written by Rosie Sales  If you were lucky enough to get the opportunity to watch Ad Lib’s production of ‘Hamlet’ last year, you would already be aware that this is a theatre company that like to...

Working at height in an emergency is always a challenge so when the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) wanted somewhere to perfect their techniques, an Island firm was happy to help. Wight Building Materials (WBM)...

The Isle of Wight has been included in a renewed push for a 'Southern Powerhouse' comprised of Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight Councils. Last week, the leader of Hampshire County Council, Councillor Rob Humby said that central...

The Isle of Wight will take a 4 person sailing team to the Island Games in Guernsey facing tough competition in the hunt for medals. Traditionally, sailing has been a strong event for the Island with only Anglesey winning more...

Temporary traffic lights on Elenors Grove in Fishbourne are expected to cause congestion on the A3054 all week as SGN undertakes urgent gas network repairs. This isn't the first time that SGN has had to carry out repairs in the...

100% of UKSA Further Education (FE) year 2 students are going straight into employment or further education as the academic year draws to a close. The Isle of Wight based UKSA, reports that 37.5% on the Maritime Foundation NCFE (Level...

Inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding a late-night car crash on Leeson Road in Ventnor last Friday (23rd June). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called to a report of a vehicle colliding with 2 parked cars...

Poplar Lodge, a sheltered housing scheme for older people in Bembridge, has held a special event to thank their volunteers, attended by residents, staff, family and friends. The house, managed by The Abbeyfield Society, dedicated it annual barbeque to the...

The Newclose Beer Festival is in full swing today (Saturday) with a good turnout enjoying the cricket and liquid refreshments on offer. 35 real ales including many Island-made tipples as well as cider and wine are on offer with an...