Brighten Your Bag competition inspires creativity and safety
Press ReleaseThe Isle of Wight Council is excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Brighten Your Bag competition, a creative…
Read MoreAppeal for witnesses following fatal collision in Newport
Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision in Newport. Police were called at 5.49am today (Thursday,…
Read MoreHave your say on how the IW Council should spend its money
The Isle of Wight Council has launched a public consultation to give Islanders the opportunity to have their say on…
Read MoreJoe Robertson announces winners of East Wight Christmas Card Competition
Joe Robertson, MP for Isle of Wight East, has announced the winners of his East Wight School Christmas Card Competition.…
Read MoreLord Louis Library ‘sharing the light’ in nationwide show of solidarity
The Lord Louis Library in Newport is set to ‘share the light’ this week in a heart-warming display of solidarity,…
Read MoreBishop is ‘likely’ to refer church school closures to school adjudicator
The Bishop of Portsmouth, Rt Rev Jonathan Frost, has expressed deep concerns about Isle of Wight Council’s proposal to close…
Read MoreConsultation launched on plans to improve cycling and walking routes across the Island
The Isle of Wight Council wants to hear from residents and local groups about new plans to improve cycling and…
Read MoreAppeal for information following assault at The Crown pub in Ryde
Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information following an assault at The Crown pub in Ryde. The incident…
Read MorePrisoner handed life sentence for attempted murder of fellow Island inmate
A prisoner who tried to kill a fellow inmate on the Island has been handed a life sentence. Jack McRae,…
Read MoreFormer assistant church organist jailed for sexually abusing child in the 1990s
A former assistant church organist and youth club worker has been jailed for the non-recent sexual abuse of a child…
Read MoreMemorial quilt to be displayed on the Island
A Memorial Quilt to raise awareness of people with living experience of suicide and bereavement arrived on the Island today…
Read MorePregnant women are urged to take up the offer of vaccinations before the winter
Pregnant women across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being urged to get their COVID-19, flu, RSV and whooping…
Read MoreIW Council supports food and activity schemes this Christmas
The Isle of Wight Council’s Christmas Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back for 2024. The programme offers a…
Read MoreFulfilling healthcare careers offered via free training
People on the Islanders are being offered the opportunity to receive free care skills training at the Isle of Wight…
Read More‘Letters to Heaven’ post box installed at IW Crematorium
A special post box has been installed within the grounds of the Isle of Wight Crematorium to allow people to…
Read MoreIsland pupils receive lesson in road safety that could save lives
The innovative Riot Act theatre-in-education performance group returned to the Island last week to bring their unique and personal take…
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