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Eurovia Questions Must Be Answered In Public

Kath Harvey — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:43:21 +0000

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.

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New Ultrasound Scanner for Island Respiratory Patients

Jo Cram — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:37:55 +0000

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

Gavin Foster — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:19:50 +0000

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

Lisa Billard — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:38:35 +0000

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

Simon Butler — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 23:26:35 +0000

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

Simon Butler — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 23:12:13 +0000

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

Tim Ash — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:22:55 +0000

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

Citizen Media — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:02:22 +0000

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.

Help For Island Residents Into Home Ownership

Simon Butler — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:12:21 +0000

The Isle of Wight Council is set to establish a £1 million First Time Buyer Fund to help Island residents take their first step onto the property ladder and provide a much-needed boost to the local housing economy.

Earth Cube Lands At Dinosaur Isle For ‘Walking with Dinosaurs’ Special

Amanda Johnson — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:26:29 +0000

Over 200 children roamed Dinosaur Isle on St Valentine's Day when the BBC Earth Cube landed on the Isle of Wight. It was YouTubers Vs David Attenborough when the archives were opened up in the Earth Cube. The children went web-centric and create some crazy narration for ‘Walking with Dinosaurs’ clips in the sound booth.