Today, the Isle of Wight Council is hosting a seminar, to detail latest government plans aimed at improving services for looked after children and young people. The ‘Care Matters; Time to Deliver for Children in Care’ conference takes place at the Quay Arts Centre this evening…

Another photographer from the Isle of Wight in the news, is 14-year-old Freya Williams of Newport. A photograph of her inquisitive cat Tilly won Freya the Pet Personalities prize in the prestigious RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2008…

Following the publication of the government’s Children and Young People Bill 2008, the Isle of Wight Council is to host a seminar, jointly presented by young people, which will detail the latest government plans aimed at improving services for looked after children and young people…

Health campaigners on the Isle of Wight have welcomed the announcement of new plans to stop the promotion of smoking to young people. This will mean removing cigarette displays in shops and preventing underage access to vending machines…

Members of the Binstead community came together on Wednesday, to assist pupils from Binstead Primary School plant daffodil bulbs in a project which aims to build links with young people within their community and encourage good citizenship…

Following a record number of candidates and votes, the results of the 2008/09 Isle of Wight Youth Council and Isle of Wight Member of the UK Youth Parliament are announced…

South Wight Youth Theatre presents ‘Rock Nativity’ a modern re-telling of the greatest story ever told. The Rock Nativity tour 30th November -7th December, tells the traditional Christmas story, using a mix of carols, contemporary songs, drama and dance…

A week of positive activities are about to begin in Sandown. Between 28th November and 6th December, a football tournament, music gig, litter picking, dog chipping and graffiti removal are just some of the events taking place to brighten up the area and help reduce the fear of crime…