Tag Archives: islanders
Public should question Minister about MCZ’s says MP
The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, has invited Richard Benyon MP, Minister in the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), to visit the Island next Monday to hear the concerns of Islanders about the potential introduction of Marine Conservation Zones...
Danny and Darryl join Tom in British Under 21 Final
Wightlink Islanders Danny Stoneman and Darryl Ritchings each scored ten points from four rides and were placed first and third respectively in the official result of the British Under 21 Championship semi-final held at Plymouth tonight.
The meeting was abandoned by referee...
Secretary of state focuses on Island transport issues
Two of the Isle of Wight’s most pressing transport issues were the focus of a visit by Transport Secretary the Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin today (Thursday).
The minister officially opened the new headquarters, of Island Roads – the company that will undertake the Highways...
Isle of Wight MP – ‘Questions must be answered in Public’
Scott Wardrop the Managing Director of the Eurovia Group must answer questions in public about the asphalt plant his company hope to build on the River Medina in Cowes, says the Island’s MP Andrew Turner.
Mr Turner last week wrote to Mr Wardrop detailing various concerns...
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,...
First time buyers set for help by council scheme
An Isle of Wight Council initiative to help residents get a foot onto the property ladder is set to get the go-ahead.
A delegated decision report published today recommends the council goes ahead and establishes a £1m First Time Buyer Fund to bring home ownership into the...
Transport Minister to meet Wightlink
Andrew Turner the Island’s MP declared he was pleased with the outcome of a meeting yesterday with the Minister for Transport Stephen Hammond MP, after a cross-party delegation travelled to London to discuss ferry issues with him.
Mr Turner arranged the meeting following...
Island MP leads Cross-Party Delegation to see Minister
A cross-party delegation will be travelling to London on Tuesday next week to speak to the Minister who is responsible for maritime affairs, Stephen Hammond MP. The group will be raising the impact of the recent cuts in Wightlink services. They will also be pointing...
