News from the centre

If you’re interested in news from around the centre of the Island, this is the place to find it. If you’ve got a story lead, or have news from your part of the Island that you’d like us to share with our readers, get in touch.

All welcome to Isle of Wight Dark Sky initiative launch tonight

Milky Way over Steephill Cove

Find out more about the Isle of Wight Dark Sky initiative at tonight's launch in Newport.

Friday, 24th May, 2013 11:07am

By Sally Perry

Young Writers invited to join the first ever Isle of Wight Writer Squad

Teenage writer:

We love the sound of this latest offering from Quay Arts. Please do share it with anyone you think might be interested.

Thursday, 23rd May, 2013 1:54pm

By Lucy Tait with 2 readers' comments

Headfunk curate Bohemian Woods at Isle of Wight Festival

Bohemian Woods Logo:

Local musical renegades curate four days of music in the new Bohemian Woods.

Thursday, 23rd May, 2013 12:39pm

By Sally Perry

Want to know how you can learn to play the Ukulele?

Ukuleles:

What a great project for the summer, learn to play the ukulele!

Tuesday, 21st May, 2013 1:09pm

By Rachel Austin with 7 readers' comments

IW tax office closure: Public show opposition through petition

IW public give 'very positive response' and their signatures to campaign to keep tax office open despite the rain.

Monday, 20th May, 2013 10:39am

By PCS Union with 3 readers' comments

Shoppers donate over £500 to Fire Fighters Charity

The Charity provides vital services for serving and retired fire fighters, fire personnel and their families.

Monday, 20th May, 2013 7:34am

By Sally Perry

Quality live music at Acoustic Originals

Quality live music at Acoustic Originals

Monday night's free live music event at Quay Arts looks set to be a corker.

Friday, 17th May, 2013 10:00am

By Rachel Austin

Bardon Vectis receives asphalt plant planning approval

Plans:

Blackwater asphalt plant receives planning approval from officers, giving Bardon Vectis the capacity to supply asphalt to highways PFI contractor.

Friday, 17th May, 2013 8:31am

By Sally Perry with 19 readers' comments

Charity concert brings variety of styles together

Reasonate at Glee Club

We understand they could do with some more support, so why not treat yourself to a night out of great Island music and help with another push of fundraising for the Lottie Rann Trust.

Thursday, 16th May, 2013 1:36pm

By Sally Perry

Hunnyhill Primary School: Ofsted ‘Good’ rating awarded

Hunnyhill Primary School sign

The Ofsted Inspection report is full of praise.

Thursday, 16th May, 2013 1:25pm

By Simon Perry with one comment

OnTheWight tweeting live from full council

Follow our Twitter stream to keep up with proceedings at the Annual Council Meeting tonight.

Wednesday, 15th May, 2013 5:14pm

By Sally Perry with one comment

Bring budding bakers to Bruce Bogtrotter Bake Sale

Bruce Bogtrotter

This great fundraising event taking is place at Waterstones Bookshop during half term. A must for budding bakers.

Wednesday, 15th May, 2013 9:56am

By Paul Armfield