Isle of Wight News from Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

Isle Of Wight College Firearm Report Sees 17 Year-Old Arrested In Cowes

A teenager was arrested yesterday (Tuesday) following reports that he had taken firearm with him to the Isle of Wight College.
Major Island Policy Forum To Consider Plans Aiming To Make Suicide Prevention 'Everybody's Business'

A major Isle of Wight policy forum will tomorrow (Thursday) consider plans aiming to make suicide prevention ‘everybody’s business’.
Latest Scam Warnings Issued For Isle Of Wight

A flurry of scam warnings have been issued for the Isle of Wight this week.
First Acts Announced For Cowes Fringe 2025

The first wave of acts has been announced for this year's Cowes Fringe event.
Six Island Charities Supported By WightAID In Final Giving Round Of 2024

A grant from WightAID will make life better and safer for the visually impaired on the Island.
Two New Sites For Isle Of Wight's Gift To Nature

Isle of Wight based countryside management project Gift to Nature has announced two new sites.
Councillors Lodge Motions Ahead Of Landmark School Closures Debate

Two prominent Isle of Wight councillors have lodged motions to be voted on at a landmark County Hall debate this evening (Wednesday), focussing on proposals to close five primary schools.

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Retailers Say Hampshire & Isle Of Wight Constabulary Is Best At Responding To Retail Crime
A new report on retail crime released today (Thursday) by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveals that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary provides the most effective police response to retail crime.
Eight Electric Vehicle Charging Bays Could Be Installed In Isle Of Wight Town Centre
An Isle of Wight town centre could get eight new electric vehicle (EV) charging bays.
New Drop-In Sessions Announced For Isle Of Wight Dementia Strategy Review
In a bid to gather more community feedback, extra drop-in sessions have been scheduled as part of the Isle of Wight Dementia Strategy review.
Plans To Enhance Luxury Freshwater Seafront Hotel Approved
Further works to ‘enhance’ a luxury, seafront Isle of Wight hotel have been approved.