CAR AND BIKE CRASH CAUSES DELAYS ON MILITARY ROAD
14th June 2026
Police on the Isle of Wight are this week investigating a burglary in Sandown. A cash box was stolen from an address in Hill Street between 10:30 and 13:40 on Saturday (22nd June). Specific items taken during the burglary include...
Read moreDetailsA major nationwide recruitment campaign has been launched to attract experienced social workers to work with children and young people on the Isle of Wight. The campaign will see advertisements placed in professional publications, on social media and in London...
Read moreDetailsAdditional works discovered during refurbishment at Medina Leisure Centre in Newport mean the swimming pool will now be opened to the public from Tuesday 13th of August instead of by the end of June. Although the works to upgrade and...
Read moreDetailsAn Island primary school in special measures is set to be renamed and open as an academy when the new school year starts in September. Formally known as Shanklin CE Primary School, St Blasius CE Primary Academy will become an Academy...
Read moreDetailsDr. Susanne Etti will be at Ventnor Botanic Garden on Wednesday 3rd July to present The Climate Project (TCP) educational materials, some of the best scientific and impact analysis publicly available on climate change. Dr. Etti is a PhD Biologist...
Read moreDetailsThe Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, is asking Islanders to ‘co-sponsor’ a draft law to bring in a national referendum on the EU. The Let Britain Decide campaign is supporting a move to bring in the first public opportunity for nearly...
Read moreDetailsThe 14th Annual Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for children who have died is being held on Sunday 30th June 2013 at 15:00. The service, which is being held at St Mary’s Hospital by the lake side, is open to...
Read moreDetailsVIDEO: Gatten and Lake Primary School in Shanklin has expressed its delight at being rated ‘good’ following its latest Ofsted Inspection. The news of its latest rating represents a remarkable turnaround for the school that was placed in special measures...
Read moreDetailsWhat better reason to run this year’s Bupa Great South Run, then to raise funds for young people in recovery from cancer. Sign up now to be part of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust running team and line up with...
Read moreDetailsOrganisers of community events could access grants of up to £300, free equipment hire, t-shirts, banners and posters thanks to the Community Games scheme. The Isle of Wight Council Sports Unit has secured funding from the County Sports Partnership Network...
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