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IW Council Minutes & Meetings Online

Nov 24th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Citizen Media, Council, Government, Isle of Wight Online, Media, News

The Isle of Wight Council is committed to listening to the views of the public and to taking these into account in its decision making processes. All the decisions taken by councillors at all of their meetings are available to the public, and can be seen in the minutes of the meetings and decision notices online…



Isle of Wight Nurse Wins Top Award

Nov 24th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Awards, Community, Health, Isle of Wight, In The News, Lead, Media

Isle of Wight Nurse Teresa Day who featured in the news as Learning Disability Nurse of the Year, has scooped the Nursing Times Award 2008 for Sexual Health. The Nursing Times are the most prestigious awards in the Nursing Industry’s calender of which awards are presented to the finest and most inspirational nurses in the UK…



Report Available On Schools Reorganisation

Nov 23rd, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Community, Consultation, Council, Education, Government, Isle of Wight, Newport, News

Following public consultation over the Summer the Isle of Wight Council has published a detailed report which will be presented to the council’s Cabinet meeting on Monday, where members will decide the next stage forward. The full Cabinet Paper can be viewed…



Island Marks Ark & Dove 375th Anniversary

Nov 21st, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Advertising, Entertainment, Featured News, History, Isle of Wight, Lead, News

Events took place in Cowes to mark the 375th anniversary of a brave group of pioneers who left the Isle of Wight and set sail on The Ark and The Dove….



Island Schools & Daycare Celebrate Outstanding Ofsted Report

Nov 20th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Awards, Community, Education, Government, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, News

In Ofsted’s annual report 2007/8, three Isle of Wight schools and one childcare provider were judged to be providing outstanding education and childcare. The Annual Report, identified Arreton St George’s Church of England Primary, Binstead Primary School and Bishop Lovett CE Middle Schools, along with Little Herons Childcare in Ryde…



Little Brig Sailing Trust Want Votes For ‘People’s Millions’

Nov 19th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Appeal, Charity, Funding, Isle of Wight, In The News, National News, Online News, People, Sailing

Campaigns are swinging into action across the South East as groups compete for votes in the ‘People’s Millions’ TV contest for Big Lottery Funding. The Little Brig Sailing Trust, pictured at Cowes on the Isle of Wight, have reached the final…



Counter Terrorism Competition For Students

Nov 18th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Advertising, Competition, Education, Government, News, Online News

The next generation of architects are being encouraged to consider and include innovative counter terrorism measures in their designs as part of a new Home Office competition. A £2,000 prize fund is up for grabs in the “Public Spaces, Safer Places” competition…



Christmas Gift For Life Learn To Swim

Nov 17th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Advertising, Christmas, Health, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News, Sport

Olympic gold medallist Duncan Goodhew is urging Isle of Wight parents stuck for ideas for Christmas presents to spend their money on teaching their children to swim…