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The Green Party has promised to abolish SATs tests and end the academies programme should they get into power, with the announcement being made rather aptly outside the struggling Sandown Bay Academy earlier today (Monday). Vix Lowthion, the Green Party's education spokesperson...

UPDATED: 3 GP surgeries on the Isle of Wight are facing continued disruption this week as a result of Friday's national cyber attack, however, it has been confirmed that the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has avoided the virus. Esplanade...

A yacht minus its usual sails had to reach safety with the help of Cowes RNLI lifeboat when its engine broke down in mid-Solent on Saturday afternoon. The Moody 28 masthead sloop, with 4 people on board, radioed Solent Coastguard...

UPDATED: Southern Water has announced a ground-breaking £31.5million Bathing Water Enhancement Programme this morning (Monday) which will see around £6.6million invested to improve water quality at Shanklin. Shanklin is 1 of 7 beaches in the South that will be the focus...

Islanders are being urged to get on their bikes and raise money for charity by cycling from Cowes to Newport, with a chance of winning 2x Bestival tickets as an added bonus. A new app called Bicycle Island is helping...

Police on the Isle of Wight are investigating a recent spate of outboard engine thefts from boat yards and moorings across the Island. Officers are currently working to identify those responsible for the thefts of at least 8 outboards. Earlier this...

Academies Enterprise Trust, the sponsors of Sandown Bay Academy who plan to merge the school with Ryde Academy, are ‘talking tosh and twaddle’ in their latest statement about pupil numbers and school finances according outspoken Councillor Chris Whitehouse, who leads...

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is taking to the skies to improve the resilience of its electricity networks not only on the Isle of Wight, but across it's entire network. Using innovative aerial surveying technology, SSEN is working with...

Waltzing Waters, a visitor attraction which welcomes over 60,000 visitors a year, is to close it's doors at Westridge in Ryde by the end of 2017. The musical, water-based attraction is on the hunt for a new home as a...

Cirque De La Quirk is to return to the Isle of Wight Festival this year with a new and exciting festival experience including headline performances from Stanton Warriors, Krafty Kuts, Dub Pistols and Sam and The Womp. Festival goers will have the chance to step into...