Community

IW Inquiry Into Cross Solent Travel Costs

Dec 23rd, 2008 | By Gavin Foster | Category: 2009, Community, Council, Featured News, Government, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Services, Money, News, Travel

An Isle of Wight Council policy commission investigation begins today, into the cost of services to the mainland



Appeal After Alleged Robbery In Newport

Dec 23rd, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Community, Crime, Isle of Wight, Newport, News, People

Police are appealing for witnesses after an allegation of assault and robbery on the Island. Between 1.30am and 1.50am on Sunday, December 21st, a man aged in his early 20s from Newport was walking home along the footpath next to the Medina Way dual carriageway…



Dame Ellen Speaks Out On Island Fuel Poverty

Dec 23rd, 2008 | By Ray Harrington-Vail | Category: Citizen Media, Community, Environment, Featured News, Isle of Wight, Lead, Lifestyle, Money, News

As household fuel prices soar, the Footprint Trust’s Warmahome project is highlighting the fact that the elderly and vulnerable can get help towards new heating systems and help with insulation. Dame Ellen MacArthur, who lives on the Isle of Wight has a keen interest in saving energy said…



Island Community Groups Scoop £40,000

Dec 20th, 2008 | By Amanda Johnson | Category: Awards, Community, Funding, Isle of Wight, News, People

Over £40,000 is being distributed to 6 groups across the Isle of Wight in the latest round of Lottery Grants from Awards for All…



IW Health Walks Win National Accolade

Dec 19th, 2008 | By Alison Toney | Category: Awards, Community, Health, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News, Walking

Islanders are walking their way to health and its congratulations all the way to IW Health Walks, who have been awarded accreditation by Walking the way to Health, a joint initiative between Natural England and the British Heart Foundation…



Council Retain Two-Star Status For Children Services

Dec 18th, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Awards, Community, Council, Education, Government, Isle of Wight, News

Following a recent Ofsted inspection the Isle of Wight Council Children’s Services has maintained its two-star rating. The inspection also revealed many areas in which the service had been strengthened.



Cold Snap Brings Warm Bonus For Vulnerable Islanders

Dec 17th, 2008 | By Amanda Johnson | Category: Christmas, Community, Environment, Funding, Health, Isle of Wight, Money, News, People

Good news for vulnerable people on the Isle of Wight. After the recent cold snap the government are releasing a one-off payment of £60, to help you through the winter and ease any worries with fuel bills.



Isle of Wight Incident Alert

Dec 16th, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Appeal, Community, Council, Environment, Isle of Wight, Newport, News

News Update: Co-ordinated Emergency Response To Incident. Investigations are continuing to discover the source of fumes that led to more than 60 people including children being evacuated this morning from a building in Newport…