Press Releases

MOBILE ROADSHOW FOR SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLAN 02/09/2010 A series of exhibitions about plans that detail the future management of coastal flooding and erosion risks on the Island over the next century will go on display this month. More Information...

FREE WATERSPORTS ACTIVITIES ON OFFER FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 01/09/2010 Young people are being offered the chance to try out a range of watersports activities for free at a one-day watersports festival being organised by the Isle of Wight Council. More Information...

MILITARY ROAD CONSULTATION PERIOD EXTENDED 01/09/2010 The Isle of Wight Council is giving residents more time to submit comments about the future of the Military Road. More Information...

RYDE CEMETERY LEARNING CENTRE TO BE OFFICIALLY OPENED 01/09/2010 A new facility in Ryde Cemetery which has been set up in a restored building as part of the cemetery's major restoration scheme will be opened on Thursday 9 September. More Information...

ISLANDERS ASKED TO RETURN IMPORTANT FORMS 01/09/2010 Residents are being reminded to complete and return canvass forms used to update the Register of Electors for the Isle of Wight. More Information...

TWO LIFEGUARDS RESCUE MOTHER AND DAUGHTER IN DIFFICULTIES 27/08/2010 A family day to the beach turned into a dramatic rescue on Tuesday 24 August. More Information...

LARGE FINE FOR ISLE OF WIGHT FOOD FIRM 26/08/2010 A food supplier based on the Isle of Wight has been fined almost £8000 and ordered to pay costs of over £1400 for breaching the food hygiene regulations. More Information...

FALSE BENEFIT CLAIMS LEAD TO SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION 25/08/2010 A woman who falsely claimed more than £13000 in benefits has been given a suspended jail term following a prosecution brought by IW Council. More Information...

REPORT REAFFIRMS ISLE OF WIGHT'S WORLDWIDE PRE-HISTORIC IMPORTANCE 25/08/2010 Isle of Wight Council is welcoming a scientific report that tells how the Island has the richest source of different types of fossils anywhere in the world. More Information...

‘CHILLAX’ THIS OCTOBER HALF-TERM WITH AN ISLE OF WIGHT ‘STAYCATION’ 24/08/2010 With news last week that the words ‘staycation’ and ‘chillax’ have been added to Oxford English Dictionary, why not combine the two with a holiday on the Isle of Wight this October half-term? More Information...

RETURN TO SPORT COURSES AVAILABLE IN SEPTEMBER 24/08/2010 Five new courses to help Island residents get active and fit are being launched by the Isle of Wight Council. More Information...

MAJOR IMPROVEMENT IN ISLE OF WIGHT GCSE RESULTS 24/08/2010 The number of Isle of Wight students achieving the key indicator of five or more A* - C grades at GCSE has risen sharply compared with 2009. More Information...

PROVISIONAL A-LEVEL RESULTS ISSUED FOR 2010 19/08/2010 Provisional A-Level figures released today show the percentage of students achieving A-Level passes on the Isle of Wight has slightly increased compared to last year. More Information...

2010 ISLE OF WIGHT WALKING FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ANOTHER SUCCESS 18/08/2010 The 2010 Isle of Wight Walking Festival continued its twelve-year run of success with another great event this May, which saw numbers up on the 2009 event. More Information...

FUNDS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT ADULT LEARNING SCHEMES 18/08/2010 Isle of Wight small businesses, community groups and charities are being invited to apply for a share of £30,000 towards projects that get adults involved in learning. More Information...

BETTER RIDING COURSE AVAILABLE FOR ISLAND BIKERS 18/08/2010 A highly successful road safety course run by the Isle of Wight Council for Island bikers is returning this September. More Information...

ANOTHER CHANCE TO FIND OUT ABOUT CHANGES WITHIN THE LEARNING DISABILITY SERVICE 17/08/2010 People with learning disabilities are being invited to attend a drop in session with their family and carers to speak to managers at the Isle of Wight Council and Isle of Wight NHS about the changes taking place within the Learning Disability Service. More Information...

FIRE SERVICE IN RUNNING FOR MAJOR AWARD 17/08/2010 The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has been shortlisted for one of the region's most prestigious awards. More Information...

REGISTRATION SERVICE MOVE TO NEWPORT CONTINUES 13/08/2010 Plans are progressing to move the functions of the Isle of Wight Registration Service to Newport. More Information...

THE ISLE OF WIGHT AUTUMN WALKING WEEKEND, 22-25 OCTOBER 2010 12/08/2010 If you’re looking for an autumn break that combines stunning scenery with a programme of half-term activities for the kids, then visit the Isle of Wight for the Autumn Walking Weekend (22-25 October), an event which forms part of the biggest walking event of its kind in the UK. More Information...

RECOGNITION FOR TOP ISLAND GARDENERS 12/08/2010 The winners from many entries to this year's Wight in Bloom competition will be revealed this coming weekend. More Information...

ACTIVITIES STILL AVAILABLE FOR DISABLED CHILDREN 11/08/2010 A range of exciting fun activities have been planned over the coming months and providers are eager to hear from parents of disabled children who would like a break from caring. More Information...

DOUBLE OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST TO OPEN COMMUNITY SPORTS FACILITY 10/08/2010 A new local community multi-sports zone in the shape of the London 2012 Olympics logo will be officially opened by one of Britain's most successful Olympic sailors on Sunday 15 August. More Information...

BBC4 BRITAIN BY BIKE: THE ISLE OF WIGHT CYCLING FESTIVAL, 18-26 SEPTEMBER 2010 10/08/2010 If the current BBC television programme, ‘Britain by Bike’ - which last week saw sports presenter Claire Balding cycling around the beautiful coastal and countryside scenery of the Isle of Wight - has inspired you to get on your bike, then why not set out on your own two wheel odyssey and discover the Island from the saddle of a touring cycle? More Information...

FORT FORAY EXPECTED TO ATTRACT LARGE NUMBERS 09/08/2010 A popular annual event that is themed around the Isle of Wight's coast and countryside takes place on Thursday 19 August this year. More Information...

NEW DIRECTOR RELISHES ISLE OF WIGHT CHALLENGE 09/08/2010 A new Director of Community Services will begin work at Isle of Wight Council on 16 August. More Information...

THINGS TO DO ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT OVER THE AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND 04/08/2010 From a powerboat party at Cowes to the power of steam at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, the Isle of Wight has all the necessary ingredients to make the last bank holiday of the year a great one for you and your family. More Information...

A LITTLE WIGHT MUSIC – AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY FUN ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT 04/08/2010 The Isle of Wight Festival has come and gone but there are still lots of brilliant music events for visitors to enjoy this August Bank Holiday. These include Summer Madness, an all-day gig with headliner Paul Weller, Jazz Café at Newport Harbour, plus a tribute to the late, great Jimi Hendrix who played at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival. More Information...

COWES WEEK FIREWORKS DISPLAY INFORMATION 04/08/2010 The Isle of Wight Council is once again supporting Cowes Week, providing operational support throughout the regatta and organising Friday’s fireworks display. More Information...

COUNCIL LEADER APPOINTED TO GOVERNMENT EDUCATION ADVISORY GROUP 04/08/2010 Isle of Wight Council Leader, Cllr David Pugh, has been asked by the government’s Education Secretary to join a national advisory group on education matters. More Information...

MORE NATIONAL HEALTHY SCHOOLS AWARD SUCCESS ON ISLE OF WIGHT 04/08/2010 Five more schools on the Isle of Wight have achieved national recognition for the way they promote healthy lifestyles. More Information...