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Landmark Victory for the Fire Brigades Union
On the 1st March 2012 the Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service closed its emergency control room based in Newport and transferred this vital emergency function to Surrey Fire & Rescue Service based in Reigate.
The staff of both services were protected by TUPE Regulations....
Cllr for Whippingham and Osborne returns to maiden name
Councillor Julia Hill, the newly elected member for Whippingham and Osborne has made the decision to return to her maiden name of Baker-Smith. The Isle of Wight Council would like to ensure that members of the public are able to find Julia’s contact details and will...
Foodbank went extra mile in Trolley Push against food poverty
Last week (Thursday 9th May), local people, businesses, volunteers and supporters welcomed ‘Phil the Trolley’ to many parts of the Island as part of the first ever UK-wide ‘Trolley Push’. Special trolley events drew the attention of many intrigued passersby and helped...
Local artists to produce Festival legends
Local professional and amateur artists are being asked to produce portraits of past Isle of Wight Festival ‘legends’ to be displayed in the new Bohemian Woods area of the Festival site.
The art competition is being run by local creative Charlie Padley, publisher of In-Tune...
Isle of Wight Council to launch new look website
The Isle of Wight Council will launch a new look version of its website – iwight.com – on Monday 15 April.
The site, which had almost 11 million page views and over 1.2 million unique visitors in 2012, has been given a fresh look to make it easier for users to...
Calling all 5 – 11 year-old football players on the Isle of Wight
There is an FA skills school event at Ryde Sports Centre next week which is supported by the Isle of Wight council. It takes place on Friday 12 April and costs £2 per person. Each session is 10am – 12pm and 1pm – 3pm and it is one session per person.
Parents...
Stars set out on Under 21 Championship Glory Trail
Four members of the 2013 Wightlink Islanders National League side head to Devon this weekend as they set out on the path that could ultimately see one of then crowned as this year’s British Under 21 Champion.
Each of young quartet, namely Adam Ellis, Brandon Freemantle,...
Fundraising race night at Lake Lions centre
On Friday 15th March Sandown Carnival are holding a fundraising race night at Lake Lions centre (top of the car park behind the shops). Tickets are £6.50 including a delicious Thai/Asian hot buffet and are available from Lesley Clifford on 01983 403990. There is no bar...
