Isle of Wight County Press

Drama at sea

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:19:16 GMT

THIS picture was taken soon after a fisherman was rescued from his sinking boat, on Sunday afternoon.

Chimney fire at home

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:17:19 GMT

FIREFIGHTERS attended a chimney fire at a home in Long Lane, Newport, at around 6pm yesterday (Monday).

Parking permit sales suspended

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:36:31 GMT

THE sale of Island resident parking permits has been suspended ahead of the Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet meeting this evening (Tuesday), when its budget plans will be finalised.

Groups to meet over no-confidence vote

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:23:34 GMT

COUNCIL boss Steve Beynon is due to meet with Unison branch secretary Mark Chiverton and regional union organiser Andy Straker today.
The meeting follows a vote of no confidence, on Friday, in council leader Cllr David Pugh and chief executive Mr Beynon, overwhelmingly supported by around 150 Unison members.

Great gift for IW charities

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:05:28 GMT

A LUCKY seven Island charities benefited from the £11,370 proceeds of last year’s Isle of Wight Gift Fair.

Play pays off for mums

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:50:45 GMT

SIX Island mums are celebrating after completing a course giving them a greater understanding of the importance of play and how it can help their children’s education.

Man re-bailed over alleged rape

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:48:17 GMT

A SANDOWN man, arrested two months ago on suspicion of rape, has been re-bailed by police.

Police probe attempted robbery

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:40:20 GMT

POLICE are hunting for a man involved in an attempted robbery in East Cowes on Thursday.

Union boss welcomes apology

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:01:52 GMT

ASSURANCES over his plans to stand for election have been welcomed by Unison secretary Mark Chiverton.

Man rescued after boat sinks

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:08:60 GMT

A MAN was rescued from a life raft on Sunday, after his boat sank two miles south west of St Catherine’s Point.

Power lines removed from beauty spot

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:01:43 GMT

TWO sets of overhead power lines have been removed from the Afton Marsh nature reserve, near Freshwater.

Sands of time blow back for studies

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:03:36 GMT

A DAY devoted to ancient Egypt was enjoyed by pupils of Ryde Junior School.

Residents report better behaviour

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:57:18 GMT

IMPROVING people’s perception of crime is a tough battle — but police believe it is one they are winning in Sandown.

Police hunt 'armed' youth

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:44:30 GMT

POLICE with dogs failed to track down a youth reported to have been seen with a gun in the Butts Copse area of Bembridge on Friday.

Gina set to light up stage for TV show

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:36:00 GMT

HULA girl Gina Shore is set to broadcast her hip-swivelling skills across the nation, after winning a place on popular TV show Britain’s Got Talent.