Globe-trotting Islander musician comes home to perform at Fairest Isle Festival of Early and Baroque Music
Globe-trotting Islander musician comes home to perform at Fairest Isle Festival of Early and Baroque Music
Globe-trotting Islander musician comes home to perform at Fairest Isle Festival of Early and Baroque Music
Multiple arrests made as Island police tackle stalking, driving under the influence and other traffic offences
Multiple arrests made as Island police tackle stalking, driving under the influence and other traffic offences
Newport collision involving stolen vehicle leads to arrest: Police appeal for dashcam footage (updated)
Ventnor Town Council introduces free Saturday parking to boost local trade following landslide road closure
30, July 2014·1 min readNew street trading policy starts this weekA new street trading policy that gives the council more powers to regulate comes into force from Friday 1 August.
30, July 2014·2 min readPartnership between Council and Chamber of Commerce sees new economic boardA new economic development board is to be created for the Isle of Wight.
30, July 2014·1 min read11 organisations receive council funding for youth servicesThe Isle of Wight Council has awarded funding to 11 organisations who will deliver youth provision across the Island.
29, July 2014·1 min readPupils with 100 per cent attendance to receive certificatesThe Executive councillor for children's services has had a busy time personally signing nearly 1000 certificates for school pupils.
28, July 2014·1 min readFort Victoria Country Park receives Green FlagFort Victoria Country Park in Yarmouth has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag for the first time.
28, July 2014·1 min readService of reflection to be led by Chairman of the councilA service to reflect on the life on the Island during the war takes place at Newport Minster from 11am on Sunday 3 August.
28, July 2014·1 min read‘Lights Out’ to commemorate the start of the First World WarThe Isle of Wight Council will take part in a national event on 4 August as part of commemorations to mark 100 years since the start of the First World War.
24, July 2014·1 min readAn extra 250 hectares of ancient woodland discovered on the Isle of WightNew research has shown the Isle of Wight has a lot more areas of ancient woodland than previously thought. A total of 1602.43 hectares!
23, July 2014·1 min readImprovements in absenteeism rates the focus of Ofsted visitFollowing news last year that Isle of Wight secondary schools had the worst absenteeism rates in England, it's great to hear that improvements have been made.
23, July 2014·1 min readCouncil say early signs show improvements in KS2 reading, writing and mathematicsProvisional data shows improvements in reading, writing and mathematics. Well done to all involved.
22, July 2014·1 min readAnti-bullying poetry competition opensThe competition is open to primary school children who have until 26 September to create their entries.
21, July 2014·1 min readAlmost one million visitors for Dinosaur IsleFantastic news for this Isle of Wight Council attraction as it gets closer to reaching a huge landmark in its history.