The appointment of Mrs Judith Richardson as new Chief Executive for the Island Innovation Trust formally Medina Innovation Trust, is hailed as a major step in the creation of two new federated secondary schools for Newport on the Isle of Wight…

Newport Parish Council has been approached by a number of residents concerned about the seemingly unnecessary use of sirens, particularly at weekends. The Parish Council did not wish to criticise the emergency services but it was felt this needed further investigation…

The Chatsworth Mews Arts group are exhibiting their Spring collection of paintings. The paintings will be on display within the ‘Full Circle’ Exhibition Space until June 2010…

The nation’s leading first aid charity St John Ambulance Isle of Wight is appealing for people to come forward with real-life stories of how first aid has helped them…

Police are appealing for witnesses after a report of an unprovoked assault on a man at Newport Bus Station. A 22-year-old man was sat on a bench in the covered seating area near the ‘Next’ store when it’s alleged he was assaulted by two men..

Following our news: Lottery Boost For Island Communities. Newport Parish Council report they are delighted to have been awarded £1,110 by the Big Lottery Fund towards the enhancement of the Victoria Road Amenity Area…

The new Bishop of Portsmouth will be the Rt Rev Christopher Foster, at present he’s the current Bishop of Hertford in the St Albans diocese. The Rt Rev Christopher Foster is interviewed in this video about his new role…

Do you live in Newport or regularly visit the town to shop or for leisure? Do you care about the town and the outlying area? If YES, this applies to you. A Public Consultation Day will be taking place at Charter House, St Thomas Square…