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
17, December 2012·2 min readMinister Mark Hoban, MP visits Isle of Wight businessesAnother government minister invited to see the Island by council leader David Pugh
18, December 2012·1 min readMarine sites at risk if not designated say Wildlife TrustTrust urge residents to write to Defra to demand they designate local marine sites in the Conservation Zone
20, December 2012·1 min readOmbudsman find maladministration at Isle of Wight councilOfficers did not follow instructions from councillors and approved plan for beach huts without public consultation.
31, December 2012·1 min readMP welcomes new powers to fine supermarketsWelcome news for Island farmers and small suppliers as the Government changes rules on fines for supermarkets who mistreat suppliers.
9, January 2013·1 min readMP to meet with Trades Union Council to discuss ferry situationThe Trades Union Council are seeking to secure meetings with Government ministers over the ferry issues.
10, January 2013·1 min readMP responds to Camp Hill closure plansUnder new government plans, Camp Hill prison will be closed.
13, January 2013·2 min readMP meets Trades Union and raises ferry issues in ParliamentNot a very encouraging response from Leader of the House after Turner raises Islanders' concerns over ferry cuts.
16, January 2013·2 min readThe Diary of a Youth MP: First youth council meetingFind out what happens at youth council meetings and House of Commons debates from the perspective of a young person.
17, January 2013·2 min readGreen funding boost for the Isle of WightA whopping £250k will go to Eco Island Partnership under new grant from Government awarded to the council yesterday
22, January 2013·3 min readOnline petition opposes Camp Hill Prison closure (updated)Over 1,000 signatures have been added to the ePetition opposing the closure of Camp Hill Prison
23, January 2013·1 min readA rise in those claiming Job Seekers AllowanceLatest Job Seekers Allowance figures on the Isle of Wight show another rise in those claiming
24, January 2013·1 min readTax return deadline just around the cornerDon't leave it until the last minute. A gentle reminder that you have a few days left to get your self-assessment tax return in