Sandown Bay Academy improvement plan "not fit for purpose": Ofsted
An improvement plan to raise standards at Sandown Bay Academy is not fit for purpose, according to Ofsted's first monitoring inspection since the school was placed in special measures.
Bucketful of awards for Isle of Wight beaches
The Isle of Wight's beaches have won the highest number of awards in the country from the Keep Britain Tidy Group.
Measles vaccine letters sent to Isle of Wight parents
Parents on the Isle of Wight are being sent letters to remind them about the importance of the measles vaccine.
Transition to new Cowes Enterprise College building begins in September
The transition period for the move to the new building at Cowes Enterprise College will begin in September, according to the new Chair of the Governing Body Rachael Fidler.
Lottie to see her new space for the first time
Niton youngster Lottie Rann will get the first look at her new space on Saturday, having spent months in a mainland children's rehabilitation unit.
Police Commissioner set to appoint assistant on the Isle of Wight
The search has begun for an Isle of Wight representative to work with Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Hayes.
Channel Rowers Set To Raise Charity Cash
The all-women Wight Crew are preparing to leaver Dover in June.
Vectis Wind Farm appeal withdrawn
After careful consideration, wind developers Infinergy have decided to withdraw the appeal for the five-turbine Vectis Wind Farm on the Isle of Wight, south of Wellow and Thorley.
Isle of Wight company secures major supermarket contract
The owner of the Island's only fuel oil storage terminal has won a contract to supply unleaded petrol and diesel to Tesco's forecourt.
First section of Island Roads resurfacing in Cowes "not up to standard"
Isle of Wight Radio can reveal that the first section of re-surfacing for the Highways PFI scheme has not reached the required standards and will need to be redone.
Family pay tribute to "bubbly" Daniel
The family of Daniel Dwight have paid tribute to the 29-year-old, who died last week at Alum Bay.
Sandown Bay Academy improvement plan "not fit for purpose": Ofsted
An improvement plan to raise standards at Sandown Bay Academy is not fit for purpose, according to Ofsted's first monitoring inspection since the school was placed in special measures.
Island fossils in 3D
Three-dimensional images of Dinosaur Isle's fossil collection will soon be available to a global audience.
New role for the Island's police chief inspector
A senior police officer on the Island is to take up a new role as detective chief inspector for the Professional Standards Department (PSD) based at Winchester.
New free school plan approved
Plans to build a new free school on the Isle of Wight have been given approval by the Department for Education.
College staff changes inevitable - assistant principal
Staff changes at the Isle of Wight College are inevitable following a cut in funding, according to its assistant principal.
Bank holiday healthcare advice issued
The Island's NHS Trust has advised residents about making healthcare arrangements ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
Bucketful of awards for Isle of Wight beaches
The Isle of Wight's beaches have won the highest number of awards in the country from the Keep Britain Tidy Group.
Hampshire Police to sell £9.2m building in HQ downsize
A £9.2m building bought as a new headquarters for Hampshire and Isle of Wight police is to be sold, along with the force's current HQ site in Winchester.
Eurovia working with Bardon Vectis parent company on materials for Highways PFI
Island Roads, the company in charge of the Isle of Wight Highways PFI programme, has revealed that it is already working with Bardon Vectis' parent company on fulfilling the contract.
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