An Isle of Wight delegation returned from a top level meeting with Energy Secretary Ed Miliband hopeful that Government aid could be on its way to help create local green jobs…

Pupils from schools in the Sandown area participating as the Cayman Islands triumphed at this year’s Primary School Island Games organised by Isle of Wight Council’s sports unit. View Photos…

Staff at Isle of Wight Council’s Wightbus are now even better equipped to meet the needs of their passengers after gaining a qualification promoting professional service to passengers with special requirements, such as the elderly, those with learning disabilities and wheelchair users…

Pupils at Sandown High School have been working with the Isle of Wight Council to learn about Sandown’s Blue Flag status. As part of their science coursework, pupils have been visiting the beach with council staff to learn about the requirements of attaining and maintaining the prestigious Blue Flag status.

On Saturday 27th June 2009 a twelve-hour programme of events has been planned to take place in Ryde as part of National Armed Forces Day 2009. A range of military vehicles will be on display throughout the day and crowds will be entertained with demonstrations from 165 Regiment Territorial Army, Ryde Inshore Rescue and RAF fly pasts…

Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex will visit the Isle of Wight on Thursday 9th July 2009 to meet students and staff at St Catherine’s School in Ventnor and members of St John Ambulance at Haseley Manor, Arreton…

National Armed Forces Day is being celebrated on the Isle of Wight on Saturday 27th June 2009. Organised by a Committee of representatives from The Royal British Legion, Lord-Lieutenant’s Office, Isle of Wight Council, Ryde Town Council, the Police and Territorial Army, the day offers residents of the Isle of Wight an opportunity to honour Great Britain’s service personnel of the past, present and future…

Hot on the heels of this year’s walking festival, the Isle of Wight is now gearing up for National Bike Week which will take place between 13th and 21st June 2009. Related News & Information: Cycle The Wight: National Bike Week 2009…