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The 2023 Festival of Heroes event has been cancelled as a result of forecasted bad weather set to hit the Island this weekend. Forecasted gusts of up to 50mph have forced event organisers to make the 'heart-breaking decision' to cancel...

Are you worried about how you’re going to manage during the school summer holidays? If yes then the Isle of Wight Council is here to help. Support is available for everyone — don’t feel embarrassed about asking for help. You’re...

A recent Ofsted inspection of Carisbrooke College has found that the school is still considered to require improvement. The last full inspection at Carisbrooke College took place in 2019 when the school was found to 'require improvement'. Now, 4 years...

The Isle of Wight CPRE has written to Natural England, asking them to object to the proposed development of 56 homes on a greenfield site in Bembridge. The proposed development (21/01884/FUL) is expected to lead to a significant increase in...

The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has survived to see another day after a motion of no confidence against her was withdrawn tonight (Wednesday). Councillor Lora Peacey-Wilcox, who has been in charge of the authority since May 2021,...

Island residents are up in arms over revelations that the Isle of Wight's Domino's stores have removed key products that are still available to those on the mainland, such as The Cheeseburger and Half & Half. Several weeks ago the...

The Isle of Wight Council leader is ‘pushing back’ over Government plans to transfer powers and funding to a joint pan-Hampshire authority. A devolution deal, supposedly worth £1.14billion of investment over the next 30 years, would combine 4 currently separate...

The public are being urged to use NHS services in the South East wisely as the British Medical Association (BMA) Consultants and British Dental Association (BDA) begin 48 hours of industrial action starting at 07:00 on Thursday (20th July). Senior...

An Isle of Wight Primary school has been given the highest grade possible in a recent Church of England inspection. Oakfield C of E was awarded an ‘Excellent’ rating for its RE provision in a Statutory Inspection of Anglican and...

As part of Red Funnel’s ongoing pledge to champion the Isle of Wight, its businesses and its people, the Island ferry operator has announced more partnerships with local Isle of Wight suppliers, providing passengers with even more choices of local...