Mixed emotions over school decisions
Carole DennettThere were emotional scenes at County Hall as the Isle of Wight Council cabinet met on Thursday night to decide…
Read MorePedal for pets this September with IW RSPCA
RSPCA IW has launched a brand-new fund-raising event for the Island, that the charity hopes will become a firm favourite…
Read MoreNine ‘much-needed’ houses could be built
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterTradeamp Ltd submitted a planning application to County Hall to construct nine three-bedroom homes next to 115 Station Road, Wootton…
Read MoreLittle Acres highlights children’s road safety
Little Acres Childcare Centre celebrated National Beep Beep Day on Wednesday; a day specifically designed to highlight the importance of…
Read MoreDeparted supporters honoured at IW Amateur Theatre Awards
The inaugural IW Amateur Theatre Awards evening, held at Northwood House on on Friday, was a resounding success. Representatives of…
Read MoreHenry returns from injury for the Classic National Circuit Championship
On Sunday Jerry Cooper and Henry Farrell travelled to the New Forest for the first round of the RTTC Classic…
Read MoreCouncillors launch broadside against school closure plans
County Hall’s corporate scrutiny committee (CSC) last night launched a broadside against the Isle of Wight Council’s plans to shut…
Read MoreEager anticipation for 50th Sports Achievement Awards
Almost 80 nominees will be in the running for the 50th Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards, which take place…
Read MoreThis week’s hockey highlights for the Island
IW Men 1st XI lost 3-0 away at Basingstoke, with the 2nd XI losing 2-1 away at Fareham VI, leaving…
Read MoreDerby day delight in this week’s rugby report
In a high-scoring and entertaining match, a strong and disciplined Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes II overcame Ventnor II 58-26 at…
Read MoreA teenager has been charged following an assault in Ryde
A 17-year-old boy is due in court today (Tuesday, March 18) following an assault in Salters Park, Ryde on Wednesday,…
Read MoreThere was a trio of Wessex wins in this week’s football
Cowes, Vics and Newport worked hard to secure Wessex wins, Whitecroft & Barton extended their grip on the Division One…
Read MoreThis week’s Island table tennis report
By Debbie Yates Division One Ryde C 9 v Newport Vics A 1, Havenstreet A 10 v Newport Vics B…
Read MoreThree men charged following public order incident in Newport
Three men have been charged following a public order incident that we were called to at Newport Bus Station on…
Read MoreA win for Newport’s Junior Men rowers
There was a good day’s racing for Newport, at the Southampton Head of the River race last Saturday. The junior…
Read MoreThe Spring Series has started for Island rowing
The Royal Solent Yacht Club’s sailing season has begun, with the Spring Series over the last two Sundays seeing nine…
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