A prestigious award has been given to Ryde School in recognition of its mental health and wellbeing provision for pupils and staff.

Councillors have questioned how mental health services on the Isle of Wight reached a point where watchdogs say improvements are needed.

The Isle of Wight Mental Health Support Team is celebrating five years of supporting young people, having delivered more than 5,200 one-to-one sessions since launching in 2021.

Questions over mental health crisis care in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight after inspectors uncovered staffing shortages, delayed support and safety concerns in a critical new report.

If you’ve ever wished you could just smash something to let off steam – there’s a place on the Isle of Wight where you can do exactly that.