We own the Caulkheads pub and Fort holiday park in Avenue Road Sandown Isle of Wight and for ‘children in need’ this year we are hoping to raise more than the £2251 we
Scammers offering computer “help” over the phone
An old scam is doing the rounds again with islanders giving unknown people access their computers and exposing personal details. Victims of the scam receive a cold
Police issue photos in appeal to catch graffiti vandals
Police are releasing pictures of graffiti at the skate park on Ryde Esplanade, Isle of Wight in an appeal to help identify and catch whoever was responsible. Officers from
Good Business Award winners are announced
Winners of RSPCA Good Business Awards really are doing good business according to research showing that nearly half of shoppers say animal welfare is important to
Lord-Lieutenant hosts annual awards evening
Success and achievement will be recognised at the Lord-Lieutenant’s annual awards evening on Wednesday 5 October 2011. Awards for military and public service will be
Crimemapping technology is now here
Crimemapping technology that is brand new to the UK has gone live, to help neighbourhoods across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight work more closely together to build safer
IOW council ignore request for meeting
The local authority has, once again, snubbed representations for a meeting with Island residents ahead of today’s full council discussions relating to their new round
Isle of Wight Team Win National Award for Efficiency
NHS staff from Isle of Wight NHS Primary Care Trust (also known as NHS Isle of Wight), are celebrating recognition as leaders in the management of medicines
Funding secured for community learning
The Isle of Wight Council has secured £66,000 to support the delivery of innovative adult and community learning initiatives across the Island. The funding will be
5 re-bailed in Damien Nettles investigation
Police can confirm five men arrested on May 10, 2011 on suspicion of murdering missing Isle of Wight teenager Damien Nettles in 1996 answered police bail on Wednesday,
Great North Run to raise funds for autism service
John Salter, work colleague and friend of Isle of Wight resident, Tracey Dancy, will be travelling to Tyneside in September, in order to tackle this year’s Great
Support for IoW Barely Born Appeal Continues
Getting married on 13th August this year proved to be a lucky date for the ‘Barely Born’ appeal Guests invited to the wedding of Rachael Bushby and David Pugh
Comment on home to education transport policy
Residents have the chance to comment on the Isle of Wight Council’s proposed new home to education transport policy for pupils. Following a consultation about faith school and
RNLI Offers Free Lifejacket Safety Check
A free check-up of lifejackets is being provided by the RNLI at Cowes this week, before the service moves on to Yarmouth. Pleasure sailors, whether or not
IOW NAS branch launches local support group
The National Autistic Society (NAS) Isle of Wight (IOW) branch is launching a new support group for parents of children with autism in Ryde. The support group will allow
Childrens heart services campaign given good news
A campaign to ensure children’s heart services are retained at Southampton Hospital has received a further boost. Earlier this year the government announced
Report from the Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat Open Day
Thanks to Ken Orchard, Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat Guild Press Officer for sending in the following report from the Bembridge Lifeboat open day. ed The Lifeboat Open day on
‘I Heart Buttons’ shop opening in Ryde
I Heart Buttons is a brand new shop that will be opening its doors for business selling, well, buttons! As well as a wide range of carded buttons, the shop will sell
Visit the Needles with a Hovertravel Hovercraft
Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent, will be visiting the famous landmark The Needles for the first time since 2003, offering a unique
HRH Princess Anne opens new lifeboat station
Bembridge became the focus of attention on August 10th as the Princess Royal, HRH Princess Anne came to dedicate the new £7M lifeboat station and
We want to know your opinions on the IW Chronicle
We have noticed the Isle of Wight County press and other media asking there readers about their sites and ways they can be improve them. We took time out to fill in the
Isle of Wight promoted at major London outlet
The Isle of Wight is being promoted as a future visitor destination to tens of thousands of families at a world famous London store. Over the weekend of 20 – 21 August
Policing increased to reassure community
Police are increasing their visible presence in the communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight tonight to provide higher levels of reassurance to the public and
Southern Vectis take ownership of the Wight buses
Earlier this year, IW Council announced it would withdraw the Wightbus service from 31 August. The council has been able to secure services on many of
Policing step up patrols for Cowes Week event
Keeping people safe at one of the world’s largest sports and entertainment events is the purpose of a policing operation on the Isle of Wight during the week ahead. Police
Where have all the park and ride buses gone?
Bus users have been left disappointed and angry with Southern Vectis this afternoon following huge delays and lack of buses running to Cowes via park and ride. One bus user
Extra time to comment on Wellow wind farm
Following a number of requests from town and parish councils for extra time to comment on the Wellow wind turbine planning application, the period of public
Readers Comments
November 7, 2011 (4:29) YOUNG COWES BOYS RESCUE DROWNING 10 YEAR OLD WTF?!?! An adult who did nothing? That is just....wow....wonder what he/she would have been doi ...
October 25, 2011 (1:45) 20% Discount this half term with Hovertravel Hi This code will ONLY work on a trip from Southsea. To apply the discount for escapees from ...
October 25, 2011 (8:52) Scammers offering computer "help" over the phone I have had this one a few times. I usually tell them that I have an iMac. That is a lie, but the ...
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!