Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance funds portable defibrillators for non-stop community support
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
2, June 2014·1 min readMEP has high hopes for the Island's new Assisted Area StatusSouth East MEP, Catherine Bearder, says the new status will provide much help and investment, stimulate growth and create hundreds of jobs.
23, May 2014·1 min readAssisted Area Status for 28 Isle of Wight wards confirmedGreat news for those 28 out of 39 wards now confirmed on the Assisted Area Status Map.
30, April 2014·3 min readAssisted Area Status draft map heads to European Commission for approvalOnly 28 of the Island’s 39 electoral divisions have been included in the Assisted Area Status map. The Island's Conservative MP explains why.
22, January 2014·3 min readWhy isn't the South Wight included in Assisted Area Status map?We ask the council what they plan to do to ensure the entire Island is included in the map for Assisted Area Status.
10, January 2014·1 min readAssisted Area Status pointless unless under correct classification says councillorThe Isle of Wight needs to be recognised as an Island to properly benefit from Assisted Area Status says Cllr Rees.
28, June 2013·1 min readGovernment must challenge the Island's classification for Assisted Area StatusHarry Rees, an old hand on the subject of EU guidelines and funding, gives an overview of the Island's position in relation to Assisted Area Status.
27, June 2013·1 min readCouncil to meet Business Minister over Assisted Area StatusThe Island is to take its case for more economic aid straight to the heart of Government.
22, June 2013·1 min readAssisted Area Status: MEP reports positive meeting with Vince CableThe Secretary of State was very receptive to the idea of the Isle of Wight making representations for Assisted Area Status.
26, April 2013·1 min readIsland has strong case for Assisted Area Status says MEPCatherine Bearder says she will meet with Vince Cable and promote the Island's case.
28, March 2013·1 min readCatherine Bearder MEP will give Assisted Area Status talk tonightMEP will share vital information with Shanklin Town councillors and residents on the issues to be faced when aiming for Assisted Area Status at tonight's meeting.
26, June 2012·2 min readEntire Council Support Effort To Secure 'Assisted Area Status' For Isle of WightEvery Councillor agrees to try to secure financial help through gaining 'Assisted Area Status' for the Island.
29, June 2016·2 min readMP challenged over impact of EU exit to Isle of WightThe IW Labour Party say there are urgent questions that need to be answered by the Isle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner.