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Social inequality and mental wellbeing concerns have been raised over the Isle of Wight Council’s school proposals. In separate questions posed at County Hall on Thursday evening, Councillors Joe Lever and Michael Lilley probed the council on whether it has...

Work to restore land at an Isle of Wight quarry with tens of thousands of tonnes of fill material could continue for another 2 years. Supplier of construction and building materials, Wight Building Materials Ltd, has sought permission for more...

The drilling of boreholes in the Leeson Road area of Bonchurch is designed to help protect the future of the area but fossils discovered during the work are also giving a fascinating glimpse back into its distant past. Ammonites, bivalves...

This international Control Room Week (21st- 27th October) Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating its people in control and  and seeking new recruits to join the team, answering 999 calls and being that first point...

Parents marched through Newport town centre this morning (Monday) in protest at County Hall plans that could see the closure of 6 primary schools. Holding placards reading ‘Small Local Schools are the BEST’, ‘Hey, STARMER, Help us Save our Schools!’...

Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, has begun a fresh offensive against business crime with the launch of her new Business Crime Partnership. The initiative brings together businesses, professional organisations, the police and...

Islanders have quizzed council officers over the Isle of Wight Council's controversial plans that could result in the closure of 6 primary schools. The Policy and Scrutiny Committee for Children’s Services, Education and Skills, held on Thursday, received questions from...

Red Funnel has confirmed that it will be running a revised, one-craft Red Jet service between 10th November and 2nd December. The timetable change is part of Red Funnel’s ongoing investment into maintenance and improving the reliability of its fleet....

The Isle of Wight Council Pension Fund’s assets have been moving in a positive direction despite 'quite challenging' economic conditions. Investment assets rose in value by 10.6% - or £72.3 million - in the financial year 2023/4, according to the...

Anticipation is building for the Weaver Brothers Island Stages 2024, which will see rallying action return to the Isle of Wight in just 2 weeks time on Sunday 3rd November. In what is a significant step forward for rallying in...