Rural traditions kept alive by Brighstone Primary School as dancers charm crowd at 62nd Shorwell Midsummer Fair
New form of local democracy proposed by resident discontented with the way the parish council has been run
Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
Letter: Southern Vectis festival buses bypassed for cheaper regular service by festival-goers: With unfortunate consequences
20, July 2012·4 min readTimetable For HM The Queen's Isle of Wight VisitFull details of where and when for HM The Queen's visit to the Island next week
13, March 2012·5 min readVentnor Botanic Garden: Future Plans RevealedReport of last night's public meeting where plans for the future of the Ventnor Botanic garden were revealed.
13, March 2012·1 min readVentnor Botanic Garden: Entry Fee PlannedJohn Curtis, the preferred bidder to take over the Ventnor Botanic Garden, explained last night that they intend to charge an entrance fee in order to keep the Garden going. Podcast interviews to follow later this morning.
1, March 2012·9 min readBudget Speech Made By Cllr David PughVB reproduce David Pugh's notes for his speech made at the full council budget meeting last night.
29, February 2012·9 min readLive Coverage Of Full Council Meeting (update 11)Live coverage from the full council meeting, as it happens.
6, February 2012·2 min readCabinet Consider 2012/13 Budget Proposals Next WeekThe Cabinet will consider the proposed 2012/13 budget at next week's meeting, being held from 5pm on 14th February.
3, February 2012·3 min readIsland Conservatives 2012 Budget PlansHere's the Island Conservatives budget proposals for the 2012-13
31, January 2012·1 min readCouncil Car Park Earnings Up £0.5mIWC car parks are takings are up an extra half million pounds
19, January 2012·1 min readLetter To The Editor: Shopping Musuem?VB reader, Louis Lawrence shares his views on the demise of the High Street and the role the Isle of Wight council play in its future.
2, January 2012·2 min readElectric Bike 'Happy New Year' Offer To VentnorBlog ReadersTim reminds himself how great his electric bikes are - and opens an offer for discounts to VentnorBlog readers
21, June 2011·3 min readElectric Bikes: Be Green And Save MoneyWith the cost of motoring rising, what feels like daily, some forward-thinking Islanders are buying electric bikes