Sewage, roads, and parking among key Council debates
Tilly WalderIsle of Wight councillors worked through a packed agenda at the full council meeting on Wednesday evening, adopting a new…
Read MoreIsle of Wight cafés question exclusion from business rates relief
When the Government announced a new round of business rates relief for the hospitality sector, many businesses breathed a sigh…
Read MoreHampshire and Isle of Wight officially declared in drought as hosepipe ban continues
An official drought was declared, across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, on Wednesday, after weeks of extreme heat and…
Read MoreRyde Timebank calls for more Islanders to share their time and skills
Ryde Timebank is encouraging more Islanders to get involved as it looks to expand its network of members, helping one…
Read MoreHow the Isle of Wight Festival gives back to the Island every year
The Isle of Wight Festival may last for one weekend, but its impact is felt across the Island long after…
Read MoreYoung Enterprise team launches Walk the Wight board game and Mountbatten partnership
Young entrepreneurs behind Boundless Wight celebrated the official launch of their first game last night, while also announcing a partnership…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Armed Forces Day event cancelled for 2026
The Isle of Wight’s Armed Forces Day celebrations will not take place in their usual format this year, after organisers…
Read MoreLake road hole filled after months of delays and blame
A large hole in Cliff Road, Lake, has finally been filled in, but the real gap may be in communication…
Read MoreMedina teacher takes on 100-mile challenge for Huntington’s awareness
A teacher, from Medina College, has taken on a 100-mile overnight endurance challenge to raise funds for the Huntington’s Disease…
Read MoreFairlee Road closure causes delays and traffic chaos across Isle of Wight
Motorists across the Island have faced a week of frustration, with the closure of Fairlee Road in Newport causing long…
Read MoreListening Walker visits Isle of Wight during 12,000-mile Samaritans challenge
The Isle of Wight was visited this week by the “Listening Walker”, David Matthews, as he continues his remarkable 12,000-mile…
Read MoreWightFibre donation boosts Youth Trust support for young Islanders
WightFibre further strengthened an already well-established partnership with the Isle of Wight Youth Trust on Wednesday, with the donation of…
Read MoreIsle of Wight SEND surge sees EHCP numbers rise despite falling birth rate
On the Island, where the number of children overall is falling, the number needing specialist educational support is rising sharply.…
Read MoreYaverland Beach named among world’s most unique by Tripadvisor
Yaverland beach, in Sandown, has been named among the world’s most unique beaches in the latest Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice ‘Best…
Read MoreChef speaks out on burnout culture
For many years, the hospitality industry has been associated with long hours, intense pressure, and a culture that accepted exhaustion…
Read MoreIW OBSERVATIONS: When absence isn’t apathy
The Isle of Wight’s low school attendance figures and below-average exam results are sometimes spoken about in the same breath,…
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