Press Releases

MAY DAY CELEBRATIONS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT 18/03/2010 Come and spend the May Day bank holiday (1-3 May) on the Isle of Wight where an event new to the Island will bring a whole new dimension to the age old tradition of May Day dancing. More Information...

WALK TO YOUR HEARTS CONTENT: THE ISLE OF WIGHT SPEED-DATING WALK 2010 15/03/2010 Looking for a partner to share your love of walking...and perhaps even your life? If so, hot-foot it down to the Isle of Wight where this May, you can walk to your hearts content. More Information...

MIDLANDS GROUP WINS ISLE OF WIGHT HOLIDAY 15/03/2010 A group of friends from the Midlands have just enjoyed a free, pre-summer break on the Isle of Wight simply by requesting an official Isle of Wight accommodation guide. More Information...

MUSICAL WELCOME FOR CHINESE TEACHERS ON INTERNATIONAL VISIT TO ISLAND SCHOOLS 15/03/2010 A party of 11 Chinese teachers and education officials will be given a jazzy welcome as they arrive on the Isle of Wight for a three day visit on Tuesday 16 March. More Information...

COWES RESTUARANT FINED FOR HYGIENE OFFENCES 15/03/2010 The owner of a Cowes business is facing a large bill after a successful Isle of Wight Council Environmental Health Department prosecution. More Information...

REVISED OPENING HOURS FOR COUNCIL HELP CENTRES 15/03/2010 Following a review of the usage of Isle of Wight Council help centres, the local authority will be reducing the opening hours at some of the centres. More Information...

ORGANISATIONS ASKED TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO DISABLED CHILDREN 11/03/2010 Isle of Wight based organisations are being encouraged to apply for funding to help provide fun-filled activities for disabled children. More Information...

WIGHT 2B HEARD CONFERENCE AIMS TO MAKE A CHANGE 10/03/2010 The popular annual Wight 2B Heard event, where over 200 young people have the opportunity to discuss and debate major issues, will this year be held on Friday 19 March at Cowes Yacht Haven. More Information...

TOP AWARD FOR ISLE OF WIGHT FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE 08/03/2010 The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has been named as Fire Service of the Year at an awards ceremony organised by Improvement and Efficiency South East (IESE). More Information...

ISLAND BUSINESSES PREPARE FOR ROYAL VISIT 05/03/2010 HRH The Duke of Kent will visit the Isle of Wight on Tuesday 30 March 2010. More Information...

NEW LONG STAY PARKING PERMIT TO GO ON SALE 04/03/2010 Isle of Wight Council has announced it will introduce a new type of parking permit to any customers from April. More Information...

CONSULTATION ON PROPOSALS FOR FINAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS AS PART OF REORGANISATION PLANS 04/03/2010 Consultation on the future of the last remaining schools within Isle of Wight Council's wider proposals to reorganise the education system is now underway. More Information...

NEW FOOTBALL CLUB FOR GIRLS 03/03/2010 With the World Cup only a few months away, a new girls only football club is soon to get underway in Ventnor. More Information...

GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON – THE ISLE OF WIGHT WALKING FESTIVAL (8-23 MAY 2010) 03/03/2010 As the biggest event of its kind in the UK featuring around 250 guided and themed walks to suit different tastes, ages and fitness levels, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival (8-23 May) returns with even more brilliant walks and more great prizes than ever before. More Information...

GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT BRINGS EXTRA PFI ROADS BOOST TO THE ISLAND 03/03/2010

The scheme that will bring unprecedented investment to dramatically improve the Island’s highway infrastructure has been boosted by confirmation that the Government will allocate £364.6 million of free grant to the project.

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DISCOVER YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY ON WORLD BOOK DAY 02/03/2010 To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 4 March, libraries across the Island are reminding residents of the wide range of services they offer to residents and visitors of all ages. More Information...

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL TO UNDERTAKE COUNCIL TAX DISCOUNT REVIEW 02/03/2010 The Isle of Wight Council is to carry out a review of council tax discounts this month (March) to ensure only those eligible to receive one do so. More Information...

TAXI FARES RISE AGREED BY COUNCILLORS 02/03/2010 Maximum taxi fares on the Isle of Wight will see a small rise from 31 March after members of Isle of Wight Council's Licensing and General Purposes Committee voted to accept an increase. More Information...

CHANCE TO GET YOUR BIKE SECURITY MARKED AND DOG MICROCHIPPED 02/03/2010 Island residents can attend any one of three events later this month where Isle of Wight Council's dog wardens will be offering a reduced rate for dog micro-chipping at just £10. More Information...

JOHN EFFEMEY MEMORIAL SERVICE 02/03/2010 A memorial service to celebrate the life of former Isle of Wight council chairman John Effemey will take place at 10:30am on Monday 22 March 2010 at Newport Minster. More Information...

PARENTS AND CHILDREN ENCOURAGED TO JOIN NATIONAL BREAKFAST READING EVENT 02/03/2010 As part of World Book Day on Thursday 4 March, mums and dads as well as carers can join their children at one of three specially arranged 'Family Learning Breakfasts'. More Information...

TOURISM CAMPAIGN TARGETS MORE ONLINE USERS 01/03/2010 AN INTERNATIONAL campaign to promote the Isle of Wight as a first class holiday destination is under way. More Information...

SEA SCOUTS TO TAKE PART IN BIG TIDY UP 01/03/2010 Dozens of young Sea Scouts will be putting on their gloves and helping tidy up an area of East Cowes on Saturday 6 March. More Information...

MOBILE CINEMA TO VISIT SCHOOLS PROMOTING RECYCLING MESSAGE 01/03/2010 Pupils at Sandown Primary School will become the first on the Island to view an animated film about recycling in a special inflatable cinema. More Information...

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL TAX SET 25/02/2010 The Isle of Wight Council has set a budget that caps the council tax rise to 2.5 per cent. More Information...

GKN INVESTMENT WELCOMED BY COUNCIL 23/02/2010 News today (23 February) of a £7.4m investment in Isle of Wight based manufacturer GKN has been welcomed by IW Council. More Information...

TEMPORARY LIGHTS TO MANAGE TRAFFIC FLOW AT PART OF MILITARY ROAD 23/02/2010 Isle of Wight Council has installed temporary traffic lights on part of the Military Road because of recent coastal erosion. More Information...

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FOR YARMOUTH BRIDGE 22/02/2010 Island motorists are being advised of a three day road closure at Yarmouth Bridge as part of the facility's annual maintenance, which is currently underway. More Information...

BLOOMING MARVELLOUS - SPRINGTIME ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT 19/02/2010 With the arrival of spring, thoughts turn to days out and weekends away. And for garden lovers, the Isle of Wight has a blooming marvellous selection of flora and fauna to tempt you out of hibernation. More Information...