Island Town and Village News

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…

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Loo Of The Year Awards For Isle of Wight

Nov 25th, 2009 | By Anna Price | Category: Awards, Community Forum, Council, Environment, Island Town and Village News, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Services, Lead, Lifestyle, News

Public toilets at South Street, Newport and Ventnor Esplanade have been awarded four star ratings by the British Toilet Association while Brannon Way in Wootton has been awarded three. These award winning loos join Yaverland and Brading which were each awarded four stars last year.

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Green Island Revolution Begins

Nov 23rd, 2009 | By Citizen Media | Category: 2009, Campaign, Citizen Media, Community Forum, Environment, Equality, Interactive, Island Town and Village News, Island Views, Isle of Wight Event News, Isle of Wight, In The News, News, People, Photo-Journalism, Vestas

A warm welcome and equally warming pumpkin soup was served up to Island residents at the Push the Green Button Event on Saturday. Vestas workers and campaigners, staged the open-air event in St James’ Square, to raise awareness of the Green Revolution…

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New Town Square For Shanklin

Nov 18th, 2009 | By Anna Price | Category: Community, Community Forum, Council, Island Town and Village News, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Services, News, Town Parish and Village News

The link between High Street and Western Road in Shankin is to be closed to vehicles to create a new public square at a cost of £80,000. Works have already started with the town square scheduled to be completed by 11th December in time for a variety of community events during the festive period…

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