Islandwide

Motorcyclist Injured In Newport

Dec 9th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Appeal, Government, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, News

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was injured in a single vehicle road traffic incident at the weekend…



Secure Advice From Police After Burglaries

Dec 8th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Appeal, Government, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, News

Police are reminding residents on the Isle of Wight, to take simple security precautions after after a number of burglaries were reported at the weekend…



Have You Lost A Garden Statue?

Dec 8th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Appeal, Citizen Media, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, Lead, News

Isle of Wight Police are appealing for information about the owner of a distinctive garden ornament (pictured) which was recovered by police. Police officers found the stone statue of a lion with wings during a recent search of a house on the Island…



IWPOY 2008 News Update

Dec 6th, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Awards, Islandwide, Isle of Wight Photographer of the Year, Lead, Media, News, People, Photography

Welcome news for Island photographers eagerly awaiting the results of whom will be the Isle of Wight Photographer of the Year 2008, as the third annual IWPOY Awards winner is…



IW Council Refuse Collection and Recycling Changes

Dec 6th, 2008 | By Island Pulse | Category: Christmas, Community, Council, Environment, Featured News, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, News

The Isle of Wight Refuse Collection and Recycling will change for 3 weeks during Christmas and New Year 2008/2009. To find current list of all the relevant changes with details of where to deposit your redundant Christmas Tree after the festive season…



Police Help Strengthen Community Links In Ryde

Dec 6th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Community, Council, Government, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, News, People

Ryde’s Safer Neighbourhoods Teams are backing efforts to build stronger communities in Ryde. Police worked alongside colleagues from partner agencies and hundreds of people attended community days, of which were held at Mayfield Middle School and Oakfield Football Club…



Islanders Required For Search & Rescue

Dec 4th, 2008 | By Citizen Media | Category: Appeal, Islandwide, Isle of Wight Volunteers, News, People

If you’re searching for an opportunity to be part of the emergency services? are reasonably fit, enjoy being out of doors and would like to do something to benefit the Isle of Wight community then this could be the opportunity for you…



Island Party Animals Advised To Watch Alcohol Levels

Dec 3rd, 2008 | By Andy Hollebon | Category: Campaign, Christmas, Community, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News

With the party season in full swing and the mulled wine flowing, health campaigners on the Isle of Wight are encouraging Christmas partygoers to enjoy their night, but make sure they know how much they’re drinking