Isle of Wight County Press

School's improvement plan needs improving

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:42:18 GMT

STEPS have been made to lift Sandown Bay Academy out of special measures but the school's overall improvement plan is not fit for purpose, according to an Ofsted report published yesterday (Tuesday).

Break-in prompts fresh concern for listed building

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:20:50 GMT

FEARS have again been raised by the Friends of Frank James that the former hospital has become a target for vandals, following reports of another break-in.

Chief Inspector to leave the Island

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:06:70 GMT

ONE of the Isle of Wight's most senior police officers is to take up a new role as Detective Chief Inspector at the Professional Standards Department (PSD) based at Winchester.

Ben Montague joins Wight Noize judges

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:23:27 GMT

SINGER-songwriter Ben Montague, who supported Amy MacDonald on her last tour and previously scooped record of the week at Radio 2, has joined the panel of judges for this year’s Wight Noize.

Fears for the future of Island nature

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:21:20 GMT

FEARS about the decline of some Isle of Wight species have been raised.

Free school gets government go-ahead

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:26:59 GMT

GOVERNMENT approval has been given for a new free school to open in the south Wight in September next year.

Tributes paid after cliff death

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:59:12 GMT

THE family of an Isle of Wight man whose body was recovered from the bottom of cliffs at Alum Bay last Wednesday have spoken of their loss.

Awards for Isle of Wight beaches

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:01:00 GMT

THE Isle of Wight has more clean beaches than any other area in the country it has been revealed today (Wednesday).

Dredger stuck on sandbank

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:36:18 GMT

A DREDGER carrying out work at Bembridge Harbour became stuck on a sandbank this afternoon (Tuesday).

Chance to learn more about wind farm at Riverfest

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:09:56 GMT

VISITORS to Riverfest on Saturday will be able to grill representatives of the Navitus Bay development about their plans for an offshore wind farm off the west coast of the Isle of Wight.

Cool donation for hospice

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:46:18 GMT

PROCEEDS from ice cream sales at this year’s Walk the Wight have been donated by an Isle of Wight business to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice.

Search for a king of the carnival

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:34:60 GMT

THE HUNT will soon be on for a King of Carnival for Ryde’s Mardi Gras-themed midsummer parade.

Olympian helps celebrate success of young swimmers

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:05:54 GMT

OLYMPIC gold medallist Duncan Goodhew presented swimming awards to Isle of Wight youngsters on Sunday, recognising exceptional performance and courage in overcoming difficulties.

Desalination plan for the Island

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:46:40 GMT

A DESALINATION plant could be built on the Isle of Wight as part of an £88 million Southern Water plan to overhaul water supply over the next 25 years.

Islanders celebrate diversity through dance

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:05:00 GMT

INTERNTIONAL Cultural Diversity Day was celebrated in lively fashion on the Isle of Wight with a vibrant programme of dance workshops on Saturday.