News from the South

If you’re interested in news from around the South 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.

Letter: Plea for land movement data to be made public

Graben:

Resident calls for data on land movement in Upper Ventnor to be made public, so he can know whether he needs to worry or not.

Wednesday, 22nd May, 2013 4:32pm

By David Henshall with 2 readers' comments

Plans for Isle of Wight police stations confirmed

Police on the beat:

Police say there are no plans at present to close Ryde, Shanklin or Newport police stations.

Wednesday, 22nd May, 2013 3:56pm

By Sally Perry

Invitation to find out what new schools will offer

Pupils:

A public meeting next month will give parents the chance to find out more about the new schools planned on the Island.

Wednesday, 22nd May, 2013 10:39am

By Andrew Turner's Office with one comment

Councillor vacancies at Ventnor Town Council

Chairs:

Ventnor Town Council is looking to fill its two vacancies by co-option.

Wednesday, 22nd May, 2013 8:14am

By David Bartlett

‘Shhh… it’s a library’ music tour continues

‘Shhh… it’s a library’ music tour continues

You still have a few chances to see the 'Shhh... it's a library' gigs in Island libraries.

Tuesday, 21st May, 2013 3:10pm

By IW Council Press Office

Could you let these men jump in your swimming pool?

Mike and Dave Champion:

Your swimming pool could star in a new music video for the very talented Isle of Wight band, (((CHAMPS))).

Tuesday, 21st May, 2013 10:47am

By David Champion with 3 readers' comments

Ventnor town council to pursue negotiations over Coastal Centre

Ventnor town council to pursue negotiations over Coastal Centre

There was no news on the developments at the Winter Gardens, but the Ventnor town council are planning to pursue negotiations about the future of the Coastal Centre.

Tuesday, 21st May, 2013 9:28am

By Evelyn Knowles with one comment

Cricket: Ventnor edge past Lymington in New Forest thriller

Cricket players:

Results and fixtures for Ventnor Cricket Club

Tuesday, 21st May, 2013 8:37am

By Graeme Burnett

Flickr Group Picture of the Week

Milky Way over Ventnor

We're in awe of this fantastic shot taken by Chad Powell.

Monday, 20th May, 2013 1:10pm

By Sally Perry

Your chance to invest in British Film

The Hatching Film Poster

If you've got some spare cash that you'd like to put to good use, this investment opportunity might be of interest.

Friday, 17th May, 2013 2:59pm

By Jenny Squire

Jobs retained as Post Office moves to new location

Andrew Turner, Steve Stubbings opening new Post Office

Well done to Debbie and Bob for ensuring that Ventnor will retain full Post Office services.

Friday, 17th May, 2013 1:24pm

By Sally Perry

Hambrough loses Robert Thompson replacement (updated)

Screen grab from the Hambrough Website

After the fanfare of a new Chef Patron, it's revealed that John Campbell will not be joining The Hambrough Group.

Wednesday, 15th May, 2013 10:09am

By Sally Perry with 24 readers' comments