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The leading education officer at the Isle of Wight Council has said controversial plans to shut 6 schools have attracted 'very considerable interest'. Speaking at the Policy and Scrutiny Committee for Children’s Services, Education and Skills, Ashley Whittaker said the ...

Southern Vectis is urging its passengers - particularly in more rural areas - to ensure drivers can see them when they are waiting at stops. As winter approaches, and with the clocks going back this month, more journeys will be ...

Wightlink’s strategy to reach net zero carbon emissions as soon as possible has been recognised by the judges at Maritime UK Solent. The trophy for Net Zero Navigator was presented to Wightlink’s Chief Executive Katy Taylor at a ceremony attended ...

Shops in Sandown High Street, and across the town, have been taking part in a fiendishly fun and family-friendly window dressing competition. Guys N Dolls, hairdressers at 117 High Street, received a specially made Wizard Gonk and a box of ...

The Isle of Wight Table Tennis Winter League started last week with a total of 24 teams taking part over 3 divisions. There is also a daytime doubles league which is running throughout the winter, giving further opportunity to compete ...

35-year-old Jake Dunkling has appeared in court today (Tuesday) charged with 4 attempted burglaries in the Cowes area over the weekend. Dunkling, of Nodgham Lane in Carisbrooke, was put before the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court this morning in connection ...

Companies have traditionally looked to technology as the accelerator for achieving business objectives in the never-ending pursuit of innovation and sustainable development. Technology has accelerated wealth creation through transformational change. The goal was to obtain data as the only source ...

The Isle of Wight Young Artist Award 2024 exhibition is now open at Quay Arts. Young people aged 14-25 have submitted their artwork to be showcased in a professional setting, which is on display at Quay Arts until Sunday 3rd ...

Brevity's Hear Me Now project - a 6-month creative writing project for LGBTQ+ People & Allies - is currently on display at Ryde Library. The 'text-hibition' features a selection of work created by locals as a result of the project, ...

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