Newport

Report Available On Schools Reorganisation

Nov 23rd, 2008 | By Carolyn Keene | Category: Community, Consultation, Council, Education, Government, Isle of Wight, Newport, News

Following public consultation over the Summer the Isle of Wight Council has published a detailed report which will be presented to the council’s Cabinet meeting on Monday, where members will decide the next stage forward. The full Cabinet Paper can be viewed…



Isle of Wight Switch On New Look Lights For Christmas

Nov 17th, 2008 | By Maxine Yule | Category: Advertising, Christmas, Community, Environment, Featured News, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, Newport, News

Isle of Wight High Sheriff, Alan Titchmarsh is to switch on the Newport Christmas Lights in St Thomas Square, in what the organisers Newport Parish Council promise to be a new look festive event…



Island Car Parks Gain Quality Awards

Nov 11th, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Awards, Council, Environment, Isle of Wight, Newport, News, Ryde

Two Isle of Wight Council maintained car parks have won awards that recognise reductions in criminal activity. ‘Park Mark’ accolades have been awarded to Coppins Bridge Car Park in Newport and St Thomas Street (Upper) Car Park in Ryde…



New Clock Face For Newport Minster

Nov 7th, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Citizen Media, Council, History, Isle of Wight, Newport, News

Following the successful positioning of the new stone clock face on Newport Minster’s tower last week, work to the clock’s mechanism is set to be completed along with the finishing touches to the paint work…



New Sports Facility For Pan

Nov 4th, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Community, Council, Entertainment, Isle of Wight, Newport, News, Sport

A brand new Multi-Use Games Area, known as a ‘MUGA’, has been created thanks to the work of the Pan Neighbourhood Partnership, the Isle of Wight Council and members of the Pan community. The Community Sports Facility is a welcome asset to Pan and will be officially opened today…



Newport Parish Council Website

Nov 1st, 2008 | By John Coles | Category: Advertising, Community, Interactive, Isle of Wight, Newport, News, Online News

The Isle of Wight Newport Parish Council website has been launched with a new layout and design. The new website has many features, including maps of the area that you can view and download; a fully-updated online directory; availability calendars, in addition to all the minutes and agendas for forthcoming meetings and local news items.
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Writer Returns To Island Roots

Oct 28th, 2008 | By Amanda Johnson | Category: Advertising, Arts, Citizen Media, Isle of Wight Event News, Media, Newport, News, People, Writing

Author Caroline Ross, originally from the Isle of Wight has returned to the Island this week to launch her debut novel, which is dedicated to the memory of her father, Stephen Ross, who was at one time, MP for the Isle of Wight. Waterstones will be holding a launch of ‘The War Before Mine’…



Witnesses Sought To Pub Brawl

Oct 11th, 2008 | By Duncan Smith | Category: Appeal, Government, Isle of Wight, Newport, News

Detectives on the Isle of Wight are appealing for witnesses to an attack in Newport on Thursday, that left a man with serious injuries. Police investigating the alleged assault have already arrested a 37-year-old man from Ventnor and 21-year-old man from Newport,on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.