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
Isle of Wight planning policy revision seeks to balance landowner influence in large development objections
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
27, March 2013·1 min readInnovative Physics wins clean-up contract at Fukushima Nuclear Power StationGreat to hear that this Island company has won a contract to help in the clean-up of the 2011 nuclear disaster.
26, March 2013·1 min readShanklin South ward: Labour steps aside citing ‘ground swell’ for Richard PriestLabour candidate pulls out of Shanklin South saying Richard Priest is seen as the clear alternative to Cllr David Pugh.
26, March 2013·1 min readGatten and Lake Primary: Ofsted finds continued improvementsSchool builds on their previous positive report.
22, March 2013·1 min readRichard Priest and Jon Gilbey stand as Independent candidates in ShanklinRichard Priest and Jon Gilbey are standing for the seats currently held by Cllr David Williams and Cllr David Pugh, both Conservatives.
12, March 2013·1 min readResidents raise concerns over lack of salting on Green Lane, ShanklinSchool buses are unable to access Green Lane today due to road conditions. Residents are pretty unhappy about it.
5, March 2013·1 min readCafe Scientifique: Expert to talk about food allergiesCafe Scientifique returns next Monday with yet another expert discussing a fascinating subject
4, March 2013·1 min readCouncil to begin Shanklin cliff repairs next weekWork by a specialist company starts on the 11th March and will fully re-opened in time for start of the Easter holidays.
27, February 2013·1 min readWroxall to Shanklin cycleway improvement underwayThe first phase of a major £250,000 scheme to upgrade one of the Island’s busiest cycleways is progressing well, say the council.
26, February 2013·1 min readBoost for Shanklin Voluntary Youth & Community CentreGrants help boost activities at the busy and popular youth centre in Shanklin
22, February 2013·1 min readSmall World Presents … from barge folk to angry punkAnother night of live music organised by Small World.
13, February 2013·1 min readBlockbuster closes more Island branchesThere'll be only one branch left on the Island after the administrators implement phased closures.
6, February 2013·1 min readCafe Scientifique: Science and Technology lecturesA wide variety of subjects are discussed at Cafe Scientifique meetings. They take place on the second Monday of the month.