Isle of Wight Council is inviting local residents to an information event at Gatten & Lake Primary School where details about the school’s proposed new building will
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Bestival triumphs as the “fans’ favourite festival”
We are absolutely thrilled and amazingly delighted to announce that Bestival has won the Fans’ Favourite Festival Award at the esteemed UK Festival Awards! A brand
Hospital Friends Pay for Emergency Cushions
Inflation can be an uplifting experience, thanks to equipment used by the Island’s ambulance service. The equipment is for people who have suffered a fall and are
Motorist behaviour has now been investigated
Police have identified and traced a motorist after concerns were raised about his behaviour towards a child on the Isle of Wight. Officers investigated a report of a
Warning to Island businesses about invoice scam
Police on the Isle of Wight are reminding businesses to double check the details of payments to contractors. Officers are investigating a report of obtaining by deception
Council statement in response to High Court judgement
Joint statement from Councillor David Pugh, leader of the Isle of Wight Council and Councillor Roger Mazillius, cabinet member for adult social care, housing and
Witness appeal after assault in Cowes
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after an assault was reported in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Officers were called to Cross Street in the town shortly
Medway Queen Update and an appeal for support
Many readers will remember Medway Queen as a nightclub and restaurant on the island. Indeed media coverage earlier this year uncovered a number of memories and
NatWest Bank avoids Questions from MP
Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP, yesterday afternoon received notice from NatWest Bank that senior executives would not be meeting him today to discuss the proposed
Communications agency awarded for work on GORE-TEX
SOUTH Coast integrated marketing communications agency, Carswell Gould, has won four prestigious awards for its promotion of the GORE-TEX® Arctic Challenge. The company
Lions Campaign Supported by Ambulance & NHS
The Isle of Ambulance Service and NHS Isle of Wight are delighted to be joining with Lions Clubs to re-launch their “Message in a Bottle Campaign”. The Lions “Message in a
Mystery Sunken Yacht Found by Trawler
Yarmouth RNLI lifeboat crew were called to assist after a trawler Sally Jane, snagged a sunken yacht, Nicola, and hauled it to the surface just west of Hurst Spit on the evening of
Police search concludes on the Isle of Wight
Police investigating the suspected murder of missing Isle of Wight teenager Damien Nettles have finished searching a property on Marsh Road in Gurnard near Cowes on
Health and adult social services watchdog
Local community groups and residents are being invited to hear and discuss more about a new watchdog body for Island health and adult social services at an event in
Motocyclist hurt after collision in Ventnor
A female motocyclist dislocated her finger and was left shaken up after a collision involving a car in upper Ventnor this morning. The collision took place at around 8.15 this
Unveiling of Flora & Fauna Panel at Freshwater Bay
Freshwater Bay Residents’ Association (FBRA) cordially invite you to attend the unveiling of the flora and fauna interpretation panel at Freshwater Bay on Friday
The Greek Crisis “may damage UK recovery”
The Island’s MP has spoken out about how the European financial crisis may affect the UK, following the shock announcement on Monday by Greek Prime Minister,
Hovertravel’s book signing a great success
Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent, hosted the first ever book signing on 27 October onboard their hovercraft and in terminals with
Parts of Appley park undergoing restoration
The Isle of Wight Council has begun work to restore parts of historic Appley Park in Ryde to its original landscape look. Appley Park was designed by Humphry Repton in 1798
Police are warning about dangers of fireworks
As Bonfire Night is upon us, Hampshire Constabulary is urging people to be considerate to others and think about the laws surrounding fireworks. What should be
Cure album release in aid of Isle of Wight Youth Trust
Sunday Best Recordings are thrilled to announce the 5th December 2011 release of The Cure – ‘Bestival Live 2011’, a live recording of the iconic band’s fabulous two-and-
Pubs and Landed Gentry the Subject of Latest Books
Cowes Heritage has published not one, but two books, to coincide with their current three-week ‘Back in Time’ exhibition in the town, featuring the history of
Police search near Cowes to continue for a second day
Police investigating the suspected murder of a missing Isle of Wight teenager will continue searching a property in Marsh Road, Gurnard near Cowes on the Isle of
Andrew Turner will continue to fight for Referendum
Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP, today criticized the Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP for the remarks he made on air yesterday about the European Union. It follows the
Rob Smith sets his sights with Wightlink islanders
Wightlink Islanders took the gamble in February this year by signing Rob Smith who had taken a year away from the sport, he came in on a full transfer from Rye House.
Council ready for winter road treatments
With British Summer Time officially over and the winter now beginning, Isle of Wight Council has plenty of salt stocks in reserve for treating the roads during freezing
Group hits high notes with grant funding
Therapeutic singing sessions for Islanders suffering from dementia and other age related conditions are set to be extended following a cash boost from the Isle of
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September 13, 2011 (7:40) Police appeal after rape reported at bestival site This annoys me. the minority spoil it for the rest, my thoughts are with the girl and her famil ...
August 24, 2011 (10:48) Appeal for driver to come forward after collision Thank god she is ok!