TOURISTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO DRAMATIC INCREASE IN EV CHARGING DEMAND ON THE ISLAND BY 2030
Research commissioned by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has found that areas of the Isle of Wight will see a dramatic increase in the number of tourists wanting to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030. SSEN is testing...
Read moreDetailsSTRONG COMPETITION IN THIS WEEK’S ISLE OF WIGHT TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION MATCHES
After 2 matches, 3 Ryde teams tie for first place in the Isle of Wight Table Tennis Association table, although Shanklin Warriors had a good win over one of the leaders, Ryde A, in their match this week. Division One...
Read moreDetailsOIL EXPLORATION PLANNING MEETING TO BE STREAMED ONLINE TODAY
Residents are being reminded that today's (Tuesday) planning committee will be available to watch live online. The meeting is expected to attract considerable interest with the committee due to consider an application for oil exploration at Arreton. With space limited at...
Read moreDetailsOVER 800 ISLAND YEAR 6 STUDENTS TAUGHT VITAL LIFESAVING SKILLS AS PART OF RESTART A HEART DAY
Now in its 8th year, Isle of Wight NHS Trust Ambulance Service continues its momentum in support of Restart a Heart Day, which takes place on Saturday 16th October. Restart a Heart Day aims to train people in how to...
Read moreDetailsNEW MATERNITY NOTES APP LAUNCHES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
A new maternity app has launched which offers pregnant women across the Isle of Wight online access to their maternity records. At the time of booking their first appointment, all pregnant people will be invited to download the Badger Notes...
Read moreDetailsSIMPLE STEPS COULD HELP PROTECT THE ISLE OF WIGHT THIS WINTER SAYS COUNCIL
The Isle of Wight Council and its health partners are reminding residents how they can stay well, keep loved ones safe this October half term and help protect the Island as we move into the winter months. By following simple...
Read moreDetailsCOWES ENTERPRISE COLLEGE HOSTS VISIT FOR PERMANENT SECRETARY FOR DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Students at Cowes Enterprise College recently hosted the Permanent Secretary for the Department for Education (DfE), Susan Acland-Hood, to discuss the careers guidance and support available at the school. Ms Acland-Hood joined a Year 7 Design and Technology Class to...
Read moreDetails150 PEOPLE ATTEND WINTER IS COMING PUBLIC EVENT AT NEWPORT’S RIVERSIDE CENTRE
The Island's popular Riverside Centre opened its doors for its first public event in nearly 2 years. Some 150 local people attended the recent 'Winter is Coming' event which brought together a dozen local charity organisations to showcase the support...
Read moreDetails‘ALL RIVERS RUN NORTH’ TO ARRIVE AT QUAY ARTS THIS WINTER
Quay Arts OPEN 2019 winner Rachel Johnston is to present a solo exhibition of large-scale woven pieces, objects and photographs, that explore our relationship with place and, in particular, the landscape and geology of the Isle of Wight. Rachel Johnston’s...
Read moreDetailsCONTINUED SUCCESS FOR SHANKLIN VOLUNTEERS AS COMMUNITY GREEN FLAG AWARDED
Shanklin Voluntary Youth & Community Centre are celebrating their continued success in receiving the prestigious Community Green Flag from the Keep Britain Tidy organisation - supported by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. Now in its 25 year,...
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