The Isle of Wight Council is already taking action to strengthen adult social care after a national watchdog rated the service as “requires improvement” – a judgement the authority missed upgrading to “good” by a single percentage point. A new assessment ... See more
Mental health crisis services on the Isle of Wight have been rated ‘Requires Improvement’ following the first Care Quality Commission inspection since the creation of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The findings form par... See more
There is a new leadership team at County Hall – and for the first time it includes two Reform UK councillors, though both serve as deputies rather than taking the top posts themselves. After Reform won 19 of the 39 seats earlier this month, many expected ... See more
Political division and plotting is not confined to Westminster. At County Hall in Newport, the scheming is already in full swing following the Isle of Wight Council election on May 7. Despite returning only four councillors, the Liberal Democrats are atte... See more
Film industry figures, MPs, peers, Islanders, and a few famous faces gathered at the House of Commons on Wednesday evening for a special reception showcasing the plans for Medina Studios, the new state‑of‑the‑art film and television complex proposed for E... See more
