Features

New Junior Badminton Academy

Nov 27th, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Council, Features, Isle of Wight, Lead, News, Sport

A Junior Badminton Academy has been officially launched by the Isle of Wight Badminton Association…



IW Proposed Education Reforms

Nov 25th, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Citizen Media, Council, Education, Features, Government, Isle of Wight, News

At a meeting of the Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet, an historic decision was taken by councillors that will see the Isle of Wight adopt a new two-tier education system as part of its drive to help improve educational standards…



Island MBE To Be Shared With Community

Nov 25th, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Awards, Features, Isle of Wight, News, People

Isle of Wight resident Mr John Smith, who was made an MBE in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List was awarded his medal by the HM Lord-Lieutenant Major General White CB CBE JP at a special ceremony…



Island Group Focus On Crimes Against Business

Nov 25th, 2008 | By Amanda Johnson | Category: Advertising, Business, Campaign, Features, Isle of Wight, Lead, News

The AGM of the Isle of Wight Branch of the Federation of Small Businesses saw Shanklin accountant, Caryn March, elected as new Chairman and ‘Crimes Against Business’ the focus…



IW Business Awards 2008

Nov 22nd, 2008 | By Lucy Johnson | Category: Advertising, Awards, Business, Features, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, News

The results are in for the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards for Excellence 2008. The glittering annual awards celebrated all that is best about Island business and this year’s ceremony, with its Bollywood theme, was bigger and better than ever. Photo galleries now online…



Island Marks Ark & Dove 375th Anniversary

Nov 21st, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Advertising, Entertainment, Features, 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….



Wight Royal Christmas

Nov 21st, 2008 | By Gill Buttwell | Category: Advertising, Christmas, Entertainment, Features, History, Isle of Wight, Lead, Lifestyle, News

Share A Victorian Christmas At Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. Osborne House offers a glimpse of what Christmas was like in the 19th century, featuring everything from traditional trees to Dickensian characters. View photos…



Isle of Wight MP An ‘Inspiration To Thousands’

Nov 20th, 2008 | By Laura Gardiner | Category: Citizen Media, Features, Government, Health, Island MP, Isle of Wight, Lead, Lifestyle, News

MPs of all parties paid tribute to Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP, in a recent debate about Government policy on Stroke Patients. Following Mr Turner’s personal speech, his contribution was labelled as a “moving and effective testimony”…