Assistant Commissioner will 'canvas' Island opinion
The new Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner for the Isle of Wight says she'll work hard to find out what Islanders want from their police force.
Education worse than we realised - Richard Priest
The councillor responsible for education on the Island has admitted the new administration didn't realise the situation was so bad.
Hospice sunflower total blooms at Festival
The Earl Mountbatten Hospice is celebrating after selling £14,500 worth of sunflowers at the Isle of Wight Festival.
NHS call for un-needed crutches
The Isle of Wight's NHS is calling on Islanders to return any un-needed walking aids.
Appeal to make homes and cars smoke free
Health experts have urged Island residents to make their homes and cars smoke free.
Heat and power plant enters final testing
Final testing on a new £700,000 heat and power plant that could generate enough electricity to power 750 homes has begun.
Ambulance called after elderly woman's fall sent to West Cowes instead of East Cowes
An Isle of Wight resident, who alerted the emergency services to an elderly woman who had fallen and hit her head, is questioning why his 999 call was taken by a mainland ambulance service, who sent the crew to West Cowes instead of East Cowes.
Car parks to close for festival traffic
Some Isle of Wight Council car parks will be closed on Thursday and Friday, in case they are needed to hold Isle of Wight Festival traffic.
Island's MP welcomes new rules for onshore wind farms
New rules which will give communities more power to block the building of onshore wind farms are being welcomed by the Isle of Wight's MP.
Swimming's Out Till The Summer
Find out why swimming pools, squash courts and the Cafe at the Heights in Sandown are closing for six months.
Crime down at 'safe and successful' festival
Early crime figures reveal fewer arrests at the Isle of Wight Festival compared to last year.
Tourists invited to 'walk with dinosaurs'
UPDATE: 19 Jun 13 17:27
A new dinosaur experience has been launched today, in a move to attract visitors from all over Britain to the Isle of Wight.
IW Festival's John Giddings Signs Up To NHS Trust
Promoter John Giddings signs up as a member of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust during his Isle of Wight Festival.
Rain Warning For Isle of Wight
The Met Office is warning of heavy rain over parts of the Isle of Wight tomorrow.
MP's Call To Islanders To Get Involved In Euro Debate
The Conservative Party and Island MP Andrew Turner are asking Islanders to ‘co-sponsor’ a draft law to bring in a national referendum on the EU.
Co-op shoppers support West Wight charities
Two West Wight charities have received a share of £30,000, thanks to Co-op shoppers.
Media launch for dinosaur app
Members of the national media are on the Island today (Wednesday) to celebrate a new dinosaur visitor experience.
New booking system for Wightlink
A new reservation and ticketing system is to introduced by Wightlink.
Man arrested for drugs offence
A 22-year-old Ryde man was arrested near the Hare and Hounds pub on Monday night, in relation to a suspected drugs offence.
Revised Red Funnel timetable due to gangway repairs
Revised Red Funnel car ferry between Friday and Sunday
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