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Council Lights Of Love Parade To Be Held Next Year
The annual Lights of Love parade, organised by the Isle of Wight Council’s bereavement service, will be held in Easter next year. This is due to ongoing construction and refurbishment works at the Isle of Wight Crematorium.
Body Found In Missing Person Search
Isle of Wight Police searching for missing man Andrew Parsons have found a body. An officer involved in the search made the discovery at 9.20am this morning(Friday) near the shoreline in the Compton Bay area.
High Sheriff Launches Forth with Cowes Lifeboat
Isle of Wight High Sheriff, Nick Hayward, now knows what it is like to be aboard Cowes lifeboat as it is launched from the RNLI’s new local station.
NHS Volunteers Shine At Island Awards
The proactive campaign by the Volunteer Service Project Group at Isle of Wight NHS Trust to raise awareness of volunteering in order to recruit greater numbers to support the services delivered by the NHS on the Isle of Wight, was rewarded when they won not just the ‘Improving Staff Health & Wellbeing’ Award but also the Chairman’s Diamond Award for Overall Winner.
Police Appeal To Trace Missing Pensioner
Police on the Isle of Wight are urgently appealing for information as to the whereabouts of Andrew Parsons, who was reported missing today, Thursday, 29 November.
Isle of Wight Sports Clubs Receive Funding
Following the success of the London 2012 Olympics, the Isle of Wight council sports development unit has launched a ‘Grow Your Club’ grants programme.
Flood & Stormy Weather Forecast For Island
The Met Office and Environment Agency are warning the public to be prepared for localised flooding (Eastern Yar), rain and strong winds over the weekend.
New Police and Crime Commissioner Takes Declaration of Office
The new Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire will officially take office today (Thursday 22nd November) after formally accepting the position.
