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Eurovia Questions Must Be Answered In Public
Scott Wardrop the Managing Director of the Eurovia Group must answer questions in public about the asphalt plant his company hope to build on the River Medina in Cowes, says the Island’s MP Andrew Turner.
New Ultrasound Scanner for Island Respiratory Patients
Patients requiring assessment and diagnosis for various lung problems will benefit thanks to the fundraising efforts of the IW Breathe Easy Group and their 2012 Challenge.
New Green and Safety Transport Schemes Announced
A list of schemes to improve accessibility, road safety and traffic management on the Isle of Wight’s transport network has been announced.
Child Benefit Reminder For Higher Income Earners
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding people in the South with an income over £60,000 whose family is still receiving Child Benefit to opt out before 28 March if they wish to avoid filling in a tax return and repaying the benefit for the 2013/14 tax year.
Major Cycleway Improvement Underway
The first phase of a major £250,000 scheme to upgrade one of the Island’s busiest cycleways is progressing well.
Island Residents At Heart Of New Housing Plans
A major new housing policy that could end the lifetime entitlement to social housing is being proposed, alongside a plan to give extra priority to residents who make a contribution to society.
Bembridge RNLI Get Creative In Fort Rescue
The volunteer lifeboat crew at Bembridge had their ingenuity and rescue skills tested to the limit this week, when they assisted a man who had suffered a stroke – leaving him stranded on an old military fort.
Salsa Dancers Go Orange for Ryde Inshore Rescue
On Saturday, the largest gathering of Salsa dancers on the Isle of Wight since last summer, raised £319 for Ryde Inshore Rescue, as part of the independent lifeboats “Go Orange” appeal to support independent lifeboat stations.
