Isle of Wight MP Andrew Turner, is asking Islanders to respond to an on-line consultation on how the annual £5 billion cost of the prison and probation service could be better spent.

Toney Alison reports:  The NHS blood testing (phlebotomy) service on the Isle of Wight will be out of action on Tuesday, 17th June 2008.  Essential upgrading of computer systems will be carried out on that day

Simon Butler reports: Isle of Wight Council and the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) have joined forces to show support towards mothers who breastfeed.
As part of a nationwide scheme, over 60 council buildings, along with dozens of other private buildings on the Island, will become Breastfeeding Friendly Areas (BFA’s).

Bembridge photographer Luke Ellison who has photographically explored and recorded the Isle of Wight coastline, is having an open evening on Thursday, 12th June 6 - 8pm @ the Quay Arts.
In this recent body of photographic prints, currently exhibited on the Cafe Wall, until 30th June,  Luke has selected texture, contour and colour to create this [...]

Simon Butler reports:  Isle of Wight Council’s Town Centre Manager for East Cowes, Gillian Mulcahy, is organising an event aimed at showing students how important cleaner, safe and healthy communities are.

The Isle of Wight Festival 2008 is now green for go, the annual major UK music festival begins at Seaclose Park, Newport, Isle of Wight between Fri 13th - Sun 15th June. 
What music fans really need to know about this year’s Isle Of Wight festival is who is playing?