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Staff at Isle of Wight primary schools threatened with closure could take part in possible strike action, unions have warned. 5 trade unions, representing thousands of school workers on the Island wrote to the Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet yesterday...

Young people across the Isle of Wight will receive support with their mental health this year, thanks to £201,000 of new funding for the Isle of Wight Youth Trust to expand their current offer.  Early Support Hubs provide open access, drop-in...

A total of 5 education unions, representing significant numbers within the Isle of Wight education sector, recently sent a joint email letter to all 8 Isle of Wight Cabinet members.  In it, they express their deep concerns over school place...

Whitehall came under fire at the Isle of Wight Farming Conference last week with one attendee asking how the government can 'recover from its start'. Controversial tax changes announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Autumn surfaced during questions from...

Red Funnel has announced that Neil Chapman, the outgoing boss of Hovertravel, is to become the company's new operations director. Neil will join the cross-Solent operator this May following a 'rigorous recruitment process', replacing Leanna Lakes - who joined Red...

Plans to install a near 65ft 5G mast in an Isle of Wight town are being strongly opposed by numerous locals who are voicing concerns around public safety, the devaluation of property and the impact on the natural landscape. The...

Labour members have overwhelmingly backed a motion calling for urgent regulation of cross-Solent ferry services. The motion, proposed at the Labour South East Regional Conference in Portsmouth on Sunday (2nd March) by Sandown Town Councillor and Lake Parish Councillor Jenny...

Passionate locals have taken matters into their own hands to get a Ventnor road reopened nearly 18 months after a wall collapse forced its closure by Island Roads. It was in October 2023 that Bath Road - which runs from...

Premier Motors is on a mission to debunk the biggest myths around electric vehicles (EVs), hybrids, and plug-in hybrids this March with an electrifying campaign packed with exclusive offers, expert insights, and hands-on experiences. As the Island’s EV Store, Premier...

Glorious sunshine shone down on Yarmouth as hundreds of schoolchildren took part in the town's annual Pancake Day races this morning (Tuesday). Students from Freshwater and Yarmouth C of E Primary School, local businesses and even a 'gurt mallishag' were...