Isle of Wight County Press

Man rescued from house

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:26:00 GMT

UPDATED 15:25*
FIREFIGHTERS tackling a fire in Cowes have rescued a man from the roof of his neighbour's bay window.

Swan rescued

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:20:00 GMT

FIREFIGHTERS have rescued a swan that was reported to be trapped in ice.

Budget plans under scrutiny

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:17:00 GMT

COUNCIL watchdogs will next week have a final chance to probe council tax and budget proposals and make recommendations.

£197,000 legal bill for IW

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:32:00 GMT

UPDATED 14:33*
THE full legal costs of the Isle of Wight Council’s judicial review into its adult social care changes have been revealed, following the release of cabinet papers this afternoon (Friday).

Snow warning for Island

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:07:25 GMT

A SNOW alert for the Isle of Wight has been issued by the Met Office.

New bid for wind turbine

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:53:00 GMT

A PLANNING application has been lodged for an 81-metre-tall wind turbine for farmland off Betty Haunt Lane, near Calbourne.

New charity shop to open

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:29:00 GMT

A NEW organisation raising money for service personnel, veterans and their families will open a shop in Newport tomorrow (Saturday).

Jobs fair to help unemployed

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:24:00 GMT

UPDATED 10:25*
A JOBS fair is being staged to help employers find the people they need and help jobseekers get back to work.

Sister Sledge for Bestival

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:15:00 GMT

DISCO queens Sister Sledge have become the latest act confirmed for this year’s Bestival.

Demand blamed for blood tests wait

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:43:00 GMT

LONG waits for blood tests at St Mary’s Hospital — more than two hours in some cases — have been blamed on an increased demand.

U-turn on parking charges increase

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:01:00 GMT

A PROPOSED increase in parking charges has been scrapped after the idea proved hugely unpopular.

Wrap up warm as temperatures drop

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:28:00 GMT

AS THE Isle of Wight shivers in the first real grip of winter, the Met Office has warned of more extreme weather to come.

TV airing for Island band's song

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:10:00 GMT

DRAMA series Skins is to feature a track by Island band Council Estate Super Models.

Swedes come to Bestival

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:05:00 GMT

SWEDISH folk act First Aid Kit have become the latest act to join the Bestival bill.

Cosmetics firm plans jobs boost

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:01:00 GMT

MORE than 500 new Isle of Wight jobs could be created at beauty company Liz Earle, it was revealed today (Thursday).