A scheme to attract children to the sport of ice hockey is proving successful in Ryde. Pupils from Oakfield School in Ryde have been getting their skates on and learning about ice hockey thanks to a scheme pioneered by the Wightlink Raiders…

Following extensive public consultation over the summer the Isle of Wight Council has published its latest proposals for school reforms. A detailed report is to be presented at the council’s Cabinet meeting on 24th November when members will decide the next stage forward…

The Isle of Wight Council has issued its annual warning to walkers about the dangers of tree falls and landslips caused by seasonal wet and windy weather…

The winner of a design competition for the Isle of Wight’s 2011 Island Games logo is travelling to London today to meet Lord Coe, Chairman of LOCOG, the London 2012 organising committee. The trip also provides an opportunity for the 2011 Island Games team to develop further links with the 2012 management team and highlight the progress made to date…

The Celebratory Walking Festival Weekend that took place last month, was such a success, the Isle of Wight Council is looking at the possibility of it becoming a permanent fixture in the Island’s events calendar…

A coffee morning to raise money for the chosen charities of the Isle of Wight Council’s Chairman is being held at Dinosaur Isle on Saturday 22nd November 2008 between 10am and 1pm…

Over 15 sports were represented at this year’s Community Sports Club Conference hosted by the Isle of Wight Council’s Sports Unit. The conference, attended by around 80 people, was designed to provide Islanders involved in sport with updates on the latest funding opportunities, changes in legislation, along with an opportunity to network with other clubs to share experiences and ideas…

Severe weather sweeping across the Isle of Wight has brought down trees and caused flooding. Further disruption is expected later today as heavy rain and gale force winds are forecast…