The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has been named as Fire Service of the Year at an awards ceremony organised by Improvement and Efficiency South East. Chief Fire Officer Paul Street said: “We are delighted to be named as Fire Service of the Year…

The Duke of Kent will visit three Queen’s Award-winning Isle of Wight businesses later this month. On the visit, His Royal Highness also plans to meet Yarmouth RNLI crew and view their lifeboat…

To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 4th March, libraries across the Isle of Wight are reminding residents of the wide range of services they offer to residents and visitors of all ages…

The Isle of Wight Council is to carry out a review of council tax discounts this month to ensure only those eligible to receive one do so. There are currently 23,000 residents claiming the single person discount on the Island…

Next month the Isle of Wight Council is running another of its popular six-week better driving courses which combines practical and theoretical training to improve driving standards…

The Met Office has forecast subzero temperatures and possible snow showers which may lead to icy stretches on untreated Island roads. Reports abound with news of snow and sleet on the way, but will it snow on the Isle of Wight?..

Six Island mums are celebrating after achieving open college network accreditations in Play Plus after taking part in the Share programme, a scheme co-ordinated by the Isle of Wight Council’s community and family learning service.

The Isle of Wight Council is organising a series of sports development courses throughout 2010 as part of its commitment to supporting local sports clubs, coaches and volunteers on the Isle of Wight…