PLANE CRASH AT ISLE OF WIGHT AIRPORT SPARKS EMERGENCY RESPONSE
22nd August 2026
The Isle of Wight's bitter row over primary school closures could be reignited today (Thursday), with councillors set to consider restarting work that could ultimately lead to more schools facing the axe.
Read moreDetailsThe former vegan deli could become a brand new pub. Cheers!
Read moreDetailsThe premises include a purpose-built bar servery, a disabled-access toilet and a fully equipped restaurant with decorative features throughout.
Read moreDetailsThe ‘core principles’ of the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reforms are in the ‘best interests’ of children, the Isle of Wight Council’s education lead has said.
Read moreDetailsQuestions have been raised over why there has been a rise in households bearing the brunt of the Isle of Wight’s housing crisis.
Read moreDetailsA man and a woman have been charged with a criminal offence after allegedly having sex in a graveyard in Newport.
Read moreDetailsJust months after the Isle of Wight experienced one of its wettest starts to the year on record, Southern Water is urging customers to save water amid the prospect of a hosepipe ban.
Read moreDetailsBusinesses on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to help reduce the number of Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs) on the Island by supporting a campaign to drive safer.
Read moreDetailsAn inquest has been opened into the death of a 63-year-old Leicestershire man who was found at a hotel in Yarmouth earlier this year.
Read moreDetailsQuay Arts recently saw 100 delegates representing 65 businesses gather for the second ‘Just One Thing’ event, a high value business networking and seminar event from Dale Howarth, acclaimed business advisor and awards writer.
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