Environment

Google Street View: Focus on the Isle of Wight

Mar 12th, 2010 | By Vincent Woods | Category: 2010, Advertising, Community Forum, Education, Environment, Interactive, Internet, Isle of Wight Online, National News, News, Online News, Photography, Public Information, South East, Town & Village News

The new Google Street View for the Isle of Wight has been launched. Internet users of Google Maps are now able to get in-depth imagery from around the Island…



Isle of Wight Comparatively Safe Place To Live

Mar 11th, 2010 | By Stephanie Light | Category: 2010, Community, Community Forum, Crime, Culture, Environment, Equality, Government, Island Views, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Services, Lifestyle, News, Public Information, Town Parish and Village News, Website

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have low crime rates and are comparatively safe places to live according to a new assessment scheme and website launched today. For the first time, people can compare the performance of their local police force nationally and how well crime is being tackled..



Island Reception For NHS Snow Heroes

Mar 9th, 2010 | By Andy Hollebon | Category: 2010, Awards, Community Forum, Culture, Environment, Government, Island Town and Village News, Island Views, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Services, Isle of Wight Volunteers, Lifestyle, News, People, Snow, South East

Last week 45 individuals and teams were recognised for their hard work and dedication during the January snow with an NHS Snow Heroes reception in the Full Circle Restaurant, St Mary’s Hospital…



ACRE Launches £500,000 COMMA Fund

Mar 8th, 2010 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: 2010, Advertising, Community Forum, Environment, Funding, Hampshire News, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Volunteers, Lifestyle, News, Public Information, Town Parish and Village News

As ACRE and RCAN announce the launch of this year’s £500,000 COMMA fund, community groups on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to apply for between £3,000 and £20,000 for community based projects…



Isle of Wight Photographer of the Year Exhibition

Mar 8th, 2010 | By Amanda Johnson | Category: 2010, Advertising, Arts, Competition, Culture, Environment, Equality, Events, Exhibition, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Photographer of the Year, Lifestyle, Nature & Wildlife, News, Photography, Quay Arts, Town & Village News

The Isle of Wight Photographer of the Year Exhibition returns to the Café Wall, at the Quay Arts on Thursday. IWPOY is the largest annual photographic competition on the Island and celebrates winners including all shortlisted entrants and the Go Wild On Wight winning entries…



Masterplan for ‘Super Pan’ is Blooming

Mar 8th, 2010 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Council, Environment, Featured News, Housing, Island Views, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Services, Lead, Lifestyle, News, Town & Village News, Wildlife Conservation

The identity of the developer to build 850 new homes on a 58 acre Isle of Wight Council-owned site off Pan Estate is expected to be revealed this month. In advance of that decision we can reveal, a masterplan and detailed design involving the flora and fauna, has already been drawn up…



Rural Life Threat As Young Quit Countryside

Mar 5th, 2010 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Community Forum, Culture, Environment, Equality, Government, Hampshire News, Island Newswire, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Services, Lifestyle, News, People, Public Information, South East, Town & Village News

The long-term future of the countryside is in jeopardy because so many young people are being forced out of rural areas to find homes, jobs and support. A report ‘State of the countryside’ has been delivered directly to the Prime Minister, by the Government’s Rural Advocate Dr Stuart Burgess…



Sea Users Warned Of Strike Action

Mar 5th, 2010 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Appeal, Community, Environment, Featured News, Government, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Services, News, Press Release, South East, Tourism, Town & Village News

Maritime & Coastguard Agency is reminding the public to take extra care whilst on the sea, beach or cliffs. in advance of strike action by the Public and Commercial Services Union…