This week marked the sixth anniversary of the Smart Training Annual Awards, in spite of the constraints of the economy 2009 had been a successful year. Taking place during National Apprenticeship Week, the level of achievement was higher than ever and made the final selection of winners, a task in itself…

Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP, has said that the increase in bankruptcies during the current economic crisis points to many ‘personal tragedies’ and are linked to the economic situation over the last 18 months. Figures show that, on the Isle of Wight, a total of 56 people applied to make themselves bankrupt in the 3rd Quarter of 2009…

A trio of Isle of Wight community groups welcomed in the new year with almost £27,000 of Big Lottery Funding. In December the Royal British Legion Social Club (Cowes) gained £9,500 and this month the Prosthetic User Group £7,200 with St Saviour’s Catholic Primary School gaining £10,000…

Isle of Wight Council’s website, has once again become a finalist in the prestigious annual Hantsweb Awards and is seeking a hat trick of wins. The council is one of three finalists in the Best Public Service website 2009 category…

Following news that three Isle of Wight websites have been awarded final places in the Hantsweb Awards 2009, we now find this year the public are invited to vote too!

The number of substance-related violent crimes committed in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight dropped by 9% per cent this past Christmas. “This is good news for all the people of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.”..

Police are appealing for information after a report of arson and criminal damage inside public toilets at Puckpool Park near Ryde…

With many people out partying and enjoying themselves on New Year’s Eve, law and order across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been hailed a success…