Isle of Wight County Press

Last chance to consult

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:40:00 GMT

THE last consultation to be undertaken over the reorganisation of schools is now under way.

Schools boss unveiled

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:50:00 GMT

THE Island Innovation Trust, the body which will be running both Medina and Carisbrooke High Schools, has announced the appointment of its first chief executive.

Riverside row rumbles on

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:49:00 GMT

THE ongoing row over council funding for the Riverside Centre, Newport, spilled over at a packed public meeting staged to discuss the facility's future.

£450,000 windfall for bereaved youngsters

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:05:00 GMT

ISLAND youngsters dealing with bereavement and grief are to benefit from a lottery grant of more than £450,000.
A group of children’s professionals have been working with YMCA IW to establish a bereavement service for the Island's young people.

Youngsters shine at Crufts

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT

A YOUNG brother and sister from Wootton stepped into the limelight at the prestigious DFS Crufts International Dog Show last week.

Under 50s given breast screening

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:21:00 GMT

ISLAND women under 50 will be the first in the south to be offered routine breast cancer screening.

Digance event cancelled

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:20:30 GMT

AN EVENING with Richard Digance, due to take place on Friday, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Cash instrumental to pupils

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:20:00 GMT

FOUR raffles hit the right note for pupils who benefit from music therapy.

Cycle safety at Ryde

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:10:00 GMT

ISLAND cyclists will be taught how to ride safely on Saturday.

World of work opens doors

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:10:00 GMT

AN ISLE of Wight Young Chamber conference at Cowes Yacht Haven gave more than 200 Island students a chance to get an insight into the world of work.

Youth arrested over 'rape'

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:30:00 GMT

A 17 YEAR old has been arrested in connection with an alleged rape in Ryde.

Alleged rapist to appeal for bail

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:25:00 GMT

AN ALLEGED rapist remains in custody following today's (Tuesday) hearing at the Isle of Wight Crown Court.

Police probe garage burglary

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:18:00 GMT

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a garage burglary in Yarmouth.

Coastal defences stop cliffs falling

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:36:21 GMT

WHILE cliffs crumble around the Island as a result of torrential rain and freezing conditions, the Isle of Wight Council says its £4 million scheme at Castlehaven Cove has proved a success.

Clear up helps rare plants

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:35:30 GMT

A TEAM of volunteers and wardens have helped clear an important grassland habitat over recent weeks.