Bucketful of awards for Isle of Wight beaches
The Isle of Wight's beaches have won the highest number of awards in the country from the Keep Britain Tidy Group.
Dredger work continues to improve Bembridge Harbour
Work to improve Bembridge Harbour should be completed by the end of the week, according to owners.
Proposed new primary plans to take lessons outside the classroom
A new style of primary school, where 50% of school time would be spent outside the classroom, is being proposed for the Isle of Wight.
Two months of tree felling work underway at Firestone Copse
Two months of tree felling is getting underway at Firestone Copse at Havenstreet, as part of planned forest management work by the Forestry Commission.
Vectis Wind Farm appeal withdrawn
After careful consideration, wind developers Infinergy have decided to withdraw the appeal for the five-turbine Vectis Wind Farm on the Isle of Wight, south of Wellow and Thorley.
£500,000 Investment In Sandown Water Works
Southern Water is investing more than £500,000 on the Isle of Wight.
Wind Farm Exhibition
The Isle of Wight hosts an exhibition on plans for a new offshore windfarm.
Cyclists Welcome New Link
The new Newport cross town cycle link has been completed and officially opened.
No Hose Pipe Ban For The Island
Homeowners on the Isle of Wight won't be affected by hose pipe bans due to be announced tomorrow.
Council Backs More Support For Tidal Power
UPDATE: 15 Mar 12 17:51
The Isle of Wight Council's joining industry calls for more government support for tide and wave power.
Red Jet and yacht collide
A Red Jet and a yacht collided this afternoon (Friday) as the high-speed vessel was leaving Cowes for Southampton.
Council to hear child protection and education update
Raising the standards of child protection and education will be a top priority for the new-look Isle of Wight Council.
Volunteers to help tackle speeding motorists
Speeding motorists are being educated about the dangers of their actions by volunteers taking part in a police scheme on the Isle of Wight.
170 Years Of Pirates And Play At Blackgang Chine
The Isle of Wight’s oldest theme park is celebrating its 170th anniversary this bank holiday weekend.
Vases Not Balloons At Queen Victoria's Birthday Bash
Staff at Osborne House are celebrating what would have been the birthday of Queen Victoria.
Registrar service to move for festival
The Island's registrar service will move temporarily due to the Isle of Wight Festival.
New charity aims to support mental health service users on the Isle of Wight
Helping to support mental health service users is the aim of a newly established charity on the Isle of Wight.
Open verdict on Compton Cliff death
An open verdict has been recorded by Coroner Caroline Sumeray at the inquest into the death of a Dorset woman.
Top awards for Isle of Wight tourist attractions
Two Isle of Wight tourist attractions are celebrating after being given a prestigious award from travel website TripAdvisor.
Distinctive dragon stolen from Isle of Wight garden
At least two people would have been needed to move an ornamental dragon that has been stolen from an Isle of Wight property, according to police.
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