Council service changes due to Isle of Wight festival
Isle of Wight ObserverWhile the Isle of Wight Festival is taking place from Friday 22 June to Sunday 24 June, some council services…
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Hampshire Police have released an e-fit image of a man they would like to speak to after a suspicious incident…
Read MorePolice appeal for witnesses following Shanklin assault
Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for witnesses to an assault that took place in Shanklin yesterday (Thursday…
Read MoreGo ahead for fire authority consultation
A 12-week consultation into creating a new combined fire authority for the Island and Hampshire has been given the go…
Read MoreAre you an Island ‘Friend Against Scams’?
As part of National Scams Awareness Month (June), the council is asking residents to sign up to become a ‘friend…
Read MoreCowes floating bridge timetable changes
Early morning and late night sailings on Cowes floating bridge are set to return next week. The council plans to…
Read MoreAppley Tower to reopen for Appley Day
The Isle of Wight Council is to reopen Ryde’s famous landmark, Appley Tower, for one day only as part of…
Read MoreDad’s go free on Father’s Day – 17th June
The Isle of Wight’s only bus operator is marking Father’s Day by offering the island’s youngsters the chance to take…
Read MoreFerry operator signed-up to Age Friendly Island Charter
Red Funnel has signed-up to Age Friendly Island’s Charter at a professionals event held at the Lakeside Hotel in Wootton…
Read MoreSimple advice to reduce your risk of skin cancer
As part of the national Cover Up Mate campaign health professionals are urging men who spend long periods of time…
Read MoreCelebrations following a positive CQC report
The Island’s Dermatology Service has reason to celebrate having achieved a positive CQC report after a first inspection at their…
Read MoreUnattended bag found at St Mary’s Hospital
A bag was left at St Mary’s Hospital sparking a security scare and evacuation this week. A bag was found…
Read MoreNeighbourhood Policing Officers adopt Post Office
Members of the Sandown Bay Neighbourhood Policing Team are adopting Shanklin’s Post Office. The national ‘adopt a Post Office’ scheme…
Read MoreBicycle Island: From the Island to beyond
The Island is leading the way with innovative research it is hoped will inspire travel behaviour change across the UK.…
Read MoreOBE for Council’s director of children’s services
The Isle of Wight Council’s director of children’s services, Steve Crocker, has been made an Officer of the Order of…
Read MoreSupporting the Island’s nature reserves
Island countryside charity Gift to Nature has published a new Trail Guide Pack, with maps and illustrations by local artist…
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