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MP Calls For Clarity On Wightlink Funding

Kath Harvey — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:52:14 +0000

Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP is calling on Macquarrie Bank, the Australian owners of Wightlink Ferries to come clean on the complicated funding arrangements behind the Cross-Solent ferry operator.

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Council Grants Available For Top Sporting Stars

Simon Butler — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:27:33 +0000

The Isle of Wight Council's sports unit is supporting the next generation of sporting stars by launching a new 'Talented Athlete' scheme.

Isle of Wight Sports Clubs Receive Funding

Simon Butler — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 19:15:43 +0000

Following the success of the London 2012 Olympics, the Isle of Wight council sports development unit has launched a 'Grow Your Club' grants programme.

Is Our Strongest Wildlife Lifeline Facing The Chop?

Carolyn Keene — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:34:56 +0000

For the last 25 years, many farmers on the Isle of Wight have become wildlife champions and have rallied to the plight of some of our most threatened species by creating the conditions they need to survive.

Pupils Have a Growing Interest In Local Food

Carolyn Keene — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 20:24:28 +0000

Pupils from Northwood Primary School in East Cowes have been given the tools to grow their own food with a donation by The Southern Co-operative.

More Help To Stay Warm and Cosy This Winter

Vincent Woods — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:13:00 +0000

Thousands more householders up and down the country will be eligible for help under the Government’s Warm Front scheme, as new regulations come into force.

Island Funding Lifeline For High Deprivation Area Groups

Krissy Lloyd — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:02:55 +0000

More than £45,000 has been awarded to the voluntary sector on the Island by the Isle of Wight Community Fund (IWCF). Areas considered as suffering high deprivation will receive money to boost support and upgrade facilities available to the community.

Cowes Harbour Breakwater Project

Carolyn Keene — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 09:19:13 +0000

Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) is currently working towards a deadline of October this year to secure the funding for the Cowes Breakwater Project. This means that work on creating a new outer harbour breakwater at Cowes could commence as early as April next year.

Smiles Whatever the Weather Thanks to People’s Postcode Lottery

Calsey Thorne — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:20:39 +0000

Young people sailing with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust based on the Isle of Wight, need not worry about the British weather this summer, after charity lottery People’s Postcode Lottery awarded them funding for new sets of waterproofs and life jackets.

Hampshire Constabulary Launch £20,000 Community Fund

Hampshire Constabulary News — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:59:08 +0000

Hampshire Constabulary is launching a community grant called the ‘CashBack for Communities Fund’ today Monday, July 16, 2012. for community initiatives that help to reduce crime in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.