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
8, January 2013·1 min readMore people using leisure facilities say council (updated)Visitor numbers are up since the refurbishment, we're told
15, August 2012·1 min readNew pool and gym facilities at the Heights open mid-OctoberThe Heights pool will reopen in mid-October say council
16, July 2012·1 min readFun Day For Children With Disabilities Changes VenueIf you were planning to attend the fun day on 25th July, it will now take place at Medina Leisure Centre instead of Nettlecombe Farm in Whitwell
8, June 2012·6 min readRoad Closures and Affected Services During Isle of Wight FestivalCouncil release details of road closures and services that may be affected during the forthcoming Isle of Wight Festival.
18, May 2012·1 min readRiverfest At Newport Quay TomorrowLots on offer for everyone at this Saturday's Riverfest in Newport Quay from 11am
12, April 2012·1 min readHeights Leisure Centre Pool Re-Opening Delayed Until OctoberPhase One refurbishment will be opening in October now rather than June.
27, December 2011·3 min readBottle Banks On The Isle Of Wight: Where Are They?Usual Bottle bank full? (Ours was). Here's a list of all of the bottle banks on the Island to help you get rid of the Christmas bottles
21, December 2011·3 min readCouncil Services Over Christmas And The New YearDetails of opening times of council run services over the Christmas and New Year period.
25, November 2011·1 min readUpdate on Strike Action: All Libraries ClosedLibraries join the list for strike action by public sector workers protesting against changes to their pension.
12, August 2011·1 min readMedina Flume Slide Not To Be ReinstatedCouncil announce that the flume slide which was removed from Medina prior to the Island Games won't be reinstated because too much work would be needed to it. This is the same slide they tried to sell back in April.
24, June 2011·2 min readNatWest Island Games Legacy Brings Benefits Say CouncilImprovements to many sports facilities will be the legacy of the Island Games say the council