Hundreds of people have gathered to protest against council plans to close five primary schools on the Isle of Wight. Proposals ... there were 1,900 unfilled places in mainstream schools as ...

Isle of Wight councillors have narrowly voted ... It said nearly there were 1,900 unfilled places in mainstream schools as of October 2023 and it projected that figure to rise to 3,056 by ...

There are currently 10,724 primary school places available on the Isle of Wight but the overall number of primary pupils is expected to fall from 9,300 in 2017 to 7,640 in three years’ time ...

Since January 3, residents have been able to share their views with County Hall on closure notices issued for five primary schools.

Full council’s vote expresses its view on the contentious agenda currently being pursued by Cllr Jonathan Bacon and his fellow cabinet members.

(WAVY) — With lingering snow, ice and frigid temperatures on the Outer Banks and across the Hampton Roads region, many places have ... hour delay. Isle of Wight County Schools and offices ...