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• Isle Of Wight Council Recommends Consideration Of School Closures To Address Surplus Places

  The Isle of Wight Council is today (Wednesday) proposing consideration of the closure of six Island primary schools.

• Wightlink Encourages Community Organisations To Think Green This Winter

  Wightlink is once again challenging the people of the Isle of Wight to come up with good ideas to help the Island become more sustainable, through its Green Innovation Fund.

• Island Community Centres Awarded Share Of £30,000

  Christmas has come early for four Isle of Wight community centres after they received a share of Southern Water's £30,000 regional Community Fund.

• Witness Appeal Underway After Sheep Killed In Newport

  Police are calling on dog owners to be aware of ‘Operation Recall’ to keep our family pets, and local livestock, safe.

• Hovertravel Services Remain Suspended Due To Unexploded Ordnance

  Hovertravel services remain suspended this afternoon (Tuesday) after a piece of unexploded ordnance was discovered earlier today.

• Local Business Gives Back By Supporting Surf Charity

  Appreciating the sea and its impact on positive mental health has inspired a local business to support a surfing charity.

• Local Energy Company Seeks Rooftops For Community Solar Projects

  Following on from the successful solar park near Shalfleet, Wight Community Energy – the Island’s only community-owned energy generator – is now searching for candidate rooftops to host solar panel installations.

• Who Will You Nominate For 50th Isle Of Wight Sports Achievement Awards?

  Nominations are now open for the golden anniversary of the Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards and Islanders are invited to put forward a sports person or team they think has given their all in 2024.

• Isle Of Wight Churches Launch Urgent Fundraising Appeal For Debt Help On The Island

  The Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Debt Centre Isle of Wight is hoping to raise £30,000 to offer free help to more households in financial crisis.

• Plans Afoot To Improve Isle Of Wight Cycling And Walking Routes

  The Isle of Wight Council wants to hear from residents and local groups about new plans to improve cycling and walking routes across the Island.

• Appeal Following Report Of Assault In Cowes

  Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of assault in Cowes.

• Witness Appeal Following Fatal Incident On Isle Of Wight

  Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal incident on the Isle of Wight on Saturday night (30 November).

• Cowes RNLI Lifeboat Attends ‘Man In River’ Emergency

  A report that a man had fallen from his small boat into the River Medina sparked a major response from would-be rescuers, including Cowes lifeboat, yesterday (Sunday) evening.

• Wightlink Releases Statement Regarding Suspended Services

  Wightlink has issued a statement regarding the suspended St Claire Service between Fishbourne and Portsmouth.

• Changing Rooms: Shanklin Hotel Set For Upgrades

  A popular Isle of Wight hotel will get a new changing room to serve its outside swimming pool – so bathers don’t have to walk from the pool through the restaurant anymore.

• 'Plagued' Ryde Farmhouse Set For Demolition

  A Ryde farmhouse plagued by trespassers and vandals could be demolished.

• Leeson Road To Re-Open This Sunday

  Leeson Road, between Shanklin and Ventnor, will re-open on Sunday morning (1 December).

• Supergrass, Jess Glynne And Busted Among Latest Acts Announced For Isle Of Wight Festival 2025

  A host of exciting artists have been announced for the 2025 Isle of Wight Festival this morning (Friday), joining headliners Sting, Stereophonics and Justin Timberlake on the bill.

• Inspectors Appointed For Island Planning Strategy Examination

  The draft Island Planning Strategy has taken another step forward with the recent appointment of two planning inspectors.

• Islanders Floating Bridge Views Sought

  An ‘engagement process’ seeking Islanders’ views on a new Cowes to East Cowes floating bridge will be held by the Isle of Wight Council in Spring 2025.