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School planning proposals which could lead to the closure of 6 Isle of Wight primary schools will come under the spotlight at County Hall next week. Members of the policy and scrutiny committee for children’s services, education and skills will...

There will be changes to Wightlink’s sailings to Portsmouth Gunwharf on Sunday (20th October) because of road closures in the city centre during the annual Great South Run. Two sailings from Fishbourne will be diverted to the Portsmouth International Port...

A Ryde man who crashed his car Ywas found to have a cocktail of drugs in his system at the time of the smash. Craig Sheriff, 38, of Marlborough Road in Ryde, admitted drive a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs...

An Isle of Wight councillor has slammed the fact that only 7.3% of housing created across the Island last year could be classed as affordable. At a Corporate Scrutiny Committee in Newport on Tuesday, Councillor Paul Fuller said the situation,...

We recently held a non-statutory consultation to gather views on three potential CO2 pipeline corridors. We appreciate the time and effort the community has dedicated to this process and value your input. However, we have decided not to progress with...

An award-winning contemporary house that was damaged during a landslip back in March, has been sold to a private buyer. Listed for a little over £2million  just 2 years ago, the property initially failed to sell when first listed but...

A Newport youth hub project designed to reduce anti-social behaviour, which could open in the former shopmobility premises in the town centre, has been given a vote of confidence by Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council. ‘The Port’ is a proposal...

Cowes Enterprise College has successfully achieved the School Games GOLD Mark Award for the third consecutive year in a row.  The prestigious School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust, to celebrate schools’ their...

Cross-Solent ferry operator Red Funnel has opened applications for its 2025 Island Ambassador and Supported Teams Initiative, dedicated to supporting the aspirations and talents of individuals and teams living on the Isle of Wight. Island residents have until midday on...

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has taken action to protect people living at Blackwater Mill Residential Home in the Isle of Wight, following an inspection in March and April that found residents of the home to be 'at risk of...