The Isle of Wight Council has underlined its commitment to give every child the tools to get off to a flying start by announcing extra support for children with special educational needs (SEN). The authority has unveiled ambitious plans to...

Staff shortages at Christ the King College mean that a large number of students are being forced to work from home for the next 3 days. Year 10 students have been told this afternoon (Tuesday) that they will be switching...

A gas emergency has led to the closure of Alverstone Road in Winford. The closure came into force on 14th November, but the official notice has only just been issued. Works are being carried out by SGN. Alverstone Road is...

A family of tenant farmers in Ryde have backtracked on an agreement of £800,000 to leave Westridge Farm and become freehold farmers after their demands for a further £200,000 were rejected.  The Holliday family now hope that planning permission won't...

In a bid to expand its work to raise awareness of bullying, and to promote the importance of showing kindness, tolerance and inclusivity, Cowes Enterprise College has elected its new Anti-Bullying Ambassadors. The academy, which is sponsored by Ormiston Academies...

A local company is in the running to be named one of the best rural businesses in the UK after being shortlisted for a national Rural Business Award. Brightbulb Design, based in Wootton, has been shortlisted in the best professional...

Merstone Lane has been closed to all traffic this morning (Tuesday) to enable tree works. Island Roads have advised that Merstone Lane is closed from its junction with Main Road, Rookley for a distance of 313 metres. The works are...

Is the paint on your doors looking a bit dull and outdated after all these years? Are you looking to brighten up the colour of your house? If so, you should consider painting the interior and exterior doors of your...

Businesses on the Isle of Wight are being warned of difficult months ahead by R3, the trade body for restructuring and insolvency professionals. It says concerns are mounting that a wave of business closures could be on the horizon in...

One of the new trains for Island Line has been seen rolling along the tracks for the very first time ahead of its arrival on the Isle of Wight. Mark Hopwood, Managing Director of South Western Railway, has shared a...