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• Interview With Wightlink CEO Katy Taylor

  The Wightlink CEO has been speaking to Isle of Wight Radio about a range of subjects this week.

• Godshill Primary Campaigners And Council Express Relief After Closure U-Turn

  Residents and campaigners have expressed their relief after Isle of Wight councillors last night voted to save Godshill Primary School from closure.

• Godshill Primary To Remain Open But Closure Notices Issued For Five Other Island Primary Schools

  The Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet has decided to publish closure notices for five Island primary schools — Arreton St George's CE, Brading CE, Cowes, Oakfield CE and Wroxall.

• We 'Shal' Not Be Moved: Shalfleet Councillors Release Statement Over Recent Walkouts

  Strife is continuing to disrupt the business of an Isle of Wight parish council after four Shalfleet councillors broke their silence over recent walkouts.

• Former Isle Of Wight Police Who Died On Duty Honoured By King

  A former Isle of Wight police officer who died on duty doing the job that he loved has been honoured by the King.

• Councillor Slams School Place Planning Process 'Basic Flaws'

  County Hall’s school place planning process, which could see the closure of six Isle of Wight primary schools, has ‘basic flaws’, a councillor has said.

• School Closures Decision Provisionally Agreed Following Late Night Council Meeting

  A decision to shut five of six Isle of Wight primary schools earmarked for closure has been provisionally agreed, following a vote by County Hall’s cabinet last night (Thursday).

• Shanklin Man In Drug-Driving Arrest Following Crash

  A man in his 30s was arrested following a crash involving two cars last night (Wednesday).

• Nine Houses Planned For 'Superfluous' Ryde Demolition Yard

  Nine houses could be built on the site of a now ‘superfluous’ demolition yard in the Isle of Wight’s largest town.

• Isle Of Wight West MP Richard Quigley Responds To Vestas Redundancy Announcement

  The MP for Isle of Wight West has had his say as the fallout from yesterday's (Wednesday) Vestas announcement continues.

• Appeal For Witnesses After Collision In Ryde Leaves Man In 70s Seriously Injured

  Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision in Ryde yesterday morning (Wednesday).

• Host Of New Scam Warnings Issued For Isle Of Wight

  Trading Standards has issued some new scams for Islanders to beware of.

• Red Funnel Passengers Faced With Thursday Delays

  Red Funnel's vehicle ferries are facing severe technical issues this morning (Thursday) with crossings delayed by as much as an hour.

• Isle Of Wight MP Reacts To Vestas Turbine Factory Redundancy Bombshell

  Isle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, has reacted to news that hundreds of staff at Vestas wind turbine factory on the Island are facing redundancy.

• Wroxall Barn Conversion Mooted Despite Concerns

  A barn looking onto the Isle of Wight National Landscape could be converted into a house, but concerns have been raised over a lack of planning detail.

• Decision Day Arrives For Six Isle Of Wight Primary Schools

  The fate of six Isle of Wight primary schools could be decided at County Hall today (Thursday).

• Cowes Cocktail Bar Set For Alfresco Development

  A popular Isle of Wight cocktail bar may be about to diversify its offering with an ‘alfresco mobile kitchen’ in its rear courtyard garden.

• Have Your Say On Isle Of Wight Dementia Care And Support

  The Isle of Wight Council has launched a new survey today (Wednesday) for Islanders to have their say on dementia care and support.

• His Majesty The King Recognises Cowes RNLI Crew For Their Service

  Cowes RNLI Station welcomed His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Mrs Susie Sheldon, as she delivered service medals for long-standing crew.

• Northwood Parish Council In Speed Reduction Proposal For Busy Road

  A letter urging ‘immediate safety measures’ be implemented on a busy Island road as a ‘matter of urgency’ has been sent to the Isle of Wight Council.