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Councillor Jonathan Bacon resigned from his role as Cabinet member for education ahead of last night's crunch vote on the closure of Isle of Wight primary schools because 'political needs were being put first and the interests of children last'....

A total of 9 new and ‘much-needed’ houses could be built on land in Wootton. Tradeamp Ltd has submitted a planning application to the Isle of Wight Council to construct 9x 3-bedroom homes in a field next to 115 Station...

Sandown's The Caulkheads is to change hands later this month, it has been announced. As of 31st March, the establishment - on Avenue Road - will no longer be associated with or connected to Brading's The Bugle Inn. Taking to...

A majority of Isle of Wight councillors agreed to a motion opposing the Labour Government’s controversial two-child benefit cap earlier this week. Full council backed Councillor Michael Lilley’s proposal calling on County Hall leader Councillor Phil Jordan to write to...

A caravan and motorhome site on the outskirts of Newchurch has been given permission to improve its facilities for holidaymakers. The isle of Wight Council has given consent to Natalie Rowland of the Caravan and Motorhome Club to upgrade 12...

Following the Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet decision to close Arreton and Cowes primary schools, comprehensive support measures have been announced to assist pupils and staff during the transition. The closures are in response to the surplus of school places...

Island Property Network is helping those with an interest in property on the Isle of Wight turn knowledge into action - completely free of charge! Many people assume you need large amounts of money to get started in property –...

Local unions, the Diocese of Portsmouth and Joe Robertson MP have all given their reactions to last night's news that Arreton and Cowes Primary Schools will be closing, but that Brading, Oakfield and Wroxall have been saved. As previously reported...

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is to launch her biggest grant funding opportunity to support local projects that reduce crime and anti-social behaviour. Charities, councils and third-sector organisations will be invited to apply for funding from 1st April...

Works between the Isle of Wight Council and Southern Water to implement a roadside Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) outside County Hall - at a cost of around £233,000 - are now complete. This project follows the council and Southern Water...