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BIDS INVITED FROM LOCAL ORGANISATIONS FOR ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING GRANTS
Voluntary and community organisations providing education and learning opportunities for adults on the Island are invited to bid for grant funding of a share of £25,000. The Isle of Wight Council’s Adult Community Learning Service has set out a new...
Read moreDetails700 YOUNG PEOPLE TO SAIL WITH ELLEN MACARTHUR CANCER TRUST THIS SUMMER
Hundreds of young cancer survivors from across the UK are looking forward to inspirational sailing adventures from East Cowes Marina this Summer, as the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is set for its biggest year yet. The nationwide charity will support...
Read moreDetailsVOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ANNUAL STAG BEETLE SURVEY THIS SUMMER
From late-May into July families, Islanders are being called on to take part in an annual stag beetle survey - the Great Stag Hunt - which has been run by wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) for over...
Read moreDetailsFREE SUPPORT ACCESSIBLE TO ALL ISLAND RESIDENTS STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION ISSUES
People on the Island are reminded that there are ways to get treatment and support for alcohol and drugs, and with the right support, it’s possible to improve health and wellbeing. Alcohol and drugs treatment and support is accessible to...
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR’S EASTERN ESPLANADE REOPENS AHEAD OF BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
A whole 18 months after violent storms caused a 35-metre section of Ventnor's Eastern Esplanade to collapse into the sea, the public were able to enjoy their first stroll along the newly reopened promenade on Friday (24th May). The safety...
Read moreDetailsSAVE THE DATE! ISLE OF WIGHT HUSTINGS CONFIRMED AHEAD OF GENERAL ELECTION
Islanders will be given the opportunity to quiz candidates standing in the forthcoming General Election ahead of polling day when hustings events are held in Ryde and Newport next month. Island Echo and the Isle of Wight Observer – the...
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR ACCESS TO BE SEVERED AS THE GRABEN SET TO CLOSE FOR 11 DAYS IN JUNE
The seaside town of Ventnor will be further isolated for a total of 11 days following the announcement that sewer works are to be undertaken at The Graben next month. The Isle of Wight Council and Island Roads have been...
Read moreDetailsCONSERVATIVE’S JOE ROBERTSON LAUNCHES ELECTION CAMPAIGN IN VENTNOR
Joe Robertson launched his campaign to become the inaugural MP for Isle of Wight East in Ventnor today (Friday) during a visit by Trade Policy Minister, Greg Hands. After a fresh haircut on Thursday, Joe is ready for a busy...
Read moreDetailsNO CHANGES TO WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTIONS THIS SPRING BANK HOLIDAY
Islanders are being reminded that waste and recycling collections will not be affected by the Bank Holiday on Monday (27th May). The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed there will be no change to the waste collection service for Monday,...
Read moreDetailsISLAND HOPPING OR MAINLAND MIGRATION? YOUR GUIDE TO MOVING ACROSS THE WATER
The call of the ocean breeze or the thrum of city life - the decision to move between an island and the mainland can be both thrilling and daunting. While the dream of sandy beaches or bustling streets beckons, the...
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