Christian Aid supporters, rallied in London yesterday, to demand an escalation of the fight against climate change. Participants Hilary Spurgeon and Jennifer Agricola (pictured) were delighted that Christian Aid had asked them to represent the Isle of Wight…
Today, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh will be popping in to meet their neighbours at Google UK Headquarters on Buckingham Palace Road. President of Google Europe, staff and “YouTubers” , along with the “Doodle 4 Google” competition winners, are all looking forward to the royal appointment…
This week Isle of Wight residents are taking to the streets with people up and down the country, for a week of community action against anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and gum busting. “Not In My Neighbourhood Week”, which runs from 13th-20th October…
The Isle of Wight Council have issued a statement regarding the Icelandic Bank crisis. IW Council cabinet member for residents and resources, Barry Abraham, said: “The Isle of Wight Council is not one of the local authorities to have investments with Icelandic banks. The council continually keeps its investment portfolio under review…
Hundreds of Isle of Wight students have been hit by delays in the payment of their Education Maintenance Allowances. The problems came to light last week as students headed back to educational establishments for the start of the new term…
As Osborne House celebrates the arrival of a new head gardener, the news is not so good for the famous Osborne Horse and Carriage Trips. English Heritage who run Osborne House on the Isle of Wight have appointed, Toby Beasley as new head gardener to maintain its renowned gardens…
To mark the 20th anniversary of Crimestoppers, Capgemini is challenging the Police Service to a sailing rally around the Isle of Wight. Twenty police teams set sail to raise over £100,000 for the charity…
Today, sees the original manuscript rules for yacht racing drawn up in in 1847, by the Commodore of the Royal Yacht Club, now known as the Royal Yacht Squadron (Isle of Wight) go under the hammer…
