Winter Wonderland market this Sunday kicks off four weeks of festive celebrations in Ventnor (updated)
Winter Wonderland market this Sunday kicks off four weeks of festive celebrations in Ventnor (updated)
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
Storm Bert likely to bring strong winds and disruption to cross-Solent travel: Met Office issues weather warning
6, November 2012·4 min readSupport community libraries or they will be viewed as ‘closures by stealth’ says InquiryCouncils told to provide the necessary support to community libraries, otherwise "they may wither on the vine", says Inquiry report released today.
9, November 2012·1 min read‘Is it time to look again at abortion law?’ asks MPAndrew Turner raises the sensitive subject of lowering abortion time limits. What are your views?
14, November 2012·2 min readMP to discuss ferry fares with Vince CableIsle of Wight MP says he will seek to speak with Secretary of State for Business about the forthcoming changes announced by Wightklink
14, November 2012·1 min readNorthwood Primary School applies for academy statusGovernors approve the move at Monday's meeting.
19, November 2012·1 min readDispatches investigation into MP’s expenses may feature Andrew TurnerThe Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner is one of 32 MPs making expenses claims that may be featured on tonight's Dispatches investigation (C4 8pm).
28, November 2012·1 min read‘We want to be amongst the best in the country ‘ says BeynonWe hear the council's response to the latest Ofsted report.
28, November 2012·1 min readAndrew Turner MP opposes state regulation of pressIsle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner, joins other MPs in opposing possible new press laws
29, November 2012·4 min readCritical rebuttal of David Pugh’s DCMS library evidence released by Keith FaganOn The Wight publish the detailed document sent by Islander Keith Fagan to the Government committee investigating library closures. It challenges evidence given by council leader David Pugh to the committee. Cllr Pugh refutes the claims.
7, December 2012·1 min readSouth’s farmers can use red diesel to help out during extreme weather snapOnce again HMRC say that farmers can use red diesel in their tractors to help clear snow from public roads.
10, December 2012·1 min readCouncil agree pilot scheme to help those suffering financial hardshipNew pilot scheme will come into force after the Social Fund is abolished next year
11, December 2012·1 min readFoodbanks gearing up for 2013 (podcast)Churches and religious groups are providing a vital service to those in need.
12, December 2012·1 min readIsland unemployment rises. Jobs available at lowest level for years (Update 2)Latest Job Seekers Allowance figures on the Isle of Wight show a rise in those claiming and job vacancy are at the lowest level since Jan 2010.