Tag Archives: Isle of Wight
Revised boundary proposals have been published
The Boundary Commission has today published revised boundary proposals for the Isle of Wight. If the national boundary proposals were to be approved by Parliament the Isle of Wight would have two parliamentary seats after the next General Election in May 2015.
However, it...
John Reynolds sponsors Wight Island Radio
Since its launch in March this year, it has been a whirlwind 7 months for the Islands newest community radio station ‘Wight Island Radio’ and its team.
Paul Holbrook, the station manager said: “We are pleased to announce that another Island based company has stepped...
Trust consults on becoming an NHS Foundation Trust
Islanders and NHS staff on the Isle of Wight are to be given the opportunity to be more involved in the way in which healthcare is provided on the Island through the proposed creation of an Island based NHS Foundation Trust. Isle of Wight NHS Trust is consulting...
Rob da Bank’s Music Club: Tuesday October 30th
The Bestival Foundation has proudly presented Rob da Bank’s Music Club in partnership with the Isle of Wight Youth Trust at Quay Arts, Newport for over nine months now on the Isle of Wight. It has fast gained a reputation as somewhere for 14–18 year olds to go to after...
The Heights welcomes customers to refurbished facilities
The Heights has re-opened this morning (Monday 15 October) following the completion of stage one of a £2.67 million refurbishment programme.
The centre’s main 25 metre swimming pool has been improved along with the changing rooms, reception and café. A new large Tone...
Another great gathering at Frank James Hospital
Sunday 14 October saw another great gathering at Frank James with many supporters – amongst whom several youngsters – putting down a huge effort. It was a glorious day and much work was done!
There was steady stream of visitors popping in and out during the day,...
Police “Regret” losing Damien Nettles CCTV footage
CCTV footage showing 16-year-old Damien Nettles walking along Cowes High Street shortly after midnight on November 3, 1996 was lost by police and was not mentioned in the £20,000 police appeal issued last week as its not “surviving available CCTV”.
In a statement...
MEPs join Brian May to stop “unnecessary badger cull”
“A badger cull will not work and could make the situation worse for farmers,” said Peter Skinner MEP as Queen star Dr Brian May joined Labour MEPs in the European Parliament as part of his campaign to stop the British government’s badger cull.
“The British...
