Following its successful introduction last year, a field of remembrance will once again be opened at Carisbrooke Castle this November. Established by the Lord-Lieutenant of the
Further arrests in missing person case on the Island
Police are taking further action in response to information about the disappearance and suspected murder of a teenager on the Isle of Wight. Damien Nettles,
Fire chief bows out after three decades of service
The Isle of Wight’s chief fire officer, Paul Street, officially retires today (Monday 31 October) after a 33-year career that has seen him involved in many of the Island’s most
Alarm Raised Over ‘Drifting’ Boat in Solent
The sight of a RIB ‘drifting’ near the entrance to Southampton Water sparked an alert involving Cowes RNLI lifeboat yesterday afternoon. Solent Coastguards had
Start planning your Diamond Jubilee celebrations
The Isle of Wight Council would like to hear from groups and individuals planning events to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next year. The Queen came to the
The Christmas Exhibition at Gallery 120, Ryde
Fawn Art Consultancy are back to transform Gallery 120 with festive cheer and hand- picked affordable gifts you simply won’t find on the high street. Celebrating Christmas
Appeal after man found with serious injuries
Detectives are appealing for information as they investigate how a man received serious head injuries on the Isle of Wight. Police were called to Lake Green Road in
Council is Launching Autism consultation
Isle of Wight Council is launching a consultation in November about the future of autism services. The consultation will help shape the Isle of Wight Autism Strategy and will
Gold card loyalty scheme enters it’s 4th month
Hovertravel, the fastest way to cross the Solent, has been running their successful loyalty reward programme the ‘HoverPlus Gold Card Scheme’ for over three months and is
Police warning over illegal party plans for Halloween
Police are issuing a fresh warning to anyone planning illegal outdoor parties on the Isle of Wight for the Halloween weekend. Officers from the island’s police licensing
Wightlink Islanders skipper honoured by team
Wightlink Islanders End of Season Presentation Night took place at Smallbrooks Premier Lounge last Saturday evening where Islanders skipper Nick Simmons was revealed as
Hospital Friends Purchase Life Saving Monitor
Members of the Friends of St Mary’s Hospital made a brief visit to the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit to see a piece of highly sophisticated patient monitoring equipment
A Winter Cruise with Hovertravel & Brittany Ferries
Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent, is offering winter mini-cruises to France and Spain with Brittany Ferries. Travel includes a return
Friends of Beaulieu house recieve large cheque
A group that supports a children’s respite care centre in Newport run by the Isle of Wight Council is benefiting by almost £11,000 thanks to the efforts of a group of
Warning about investment letter scam
Police are warning people on the Isle of Wight about a financial scam. Several elderly residents on the island have reported receiving a letter from someone claiming to be a
Advice for Trick or Treaters this Halloween
Hampshire Constabulary is urging people who do not want to be disturbed by trick or treaters this Halloween to display a ‘No Trick or Treat’ poster at their front door. The poster
Parents reminded to complete school admission forms
Parents and carers of children due to start primary or secondary school in September 2012 are reminded to return their completed school admission forms to the
Exhibition Speaker Voices Concern over Shop Closures
An exhibition focusing on the history of shops and public houses in Cowes, Gurnard and Northwood prompted a note of concern from its guest of honour about the future of
Letter from Caulkheads pub & Fort holiday park
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
SQ2SQ 2011 Team successfully complete challenge
The SQ2SQ 2011 Team successfully completed their challenge on Saturday 15th October 2011. The Team of 7 cyclists, supported by 5 support crew, completed
NHS 111 number now available on the Isle of Wight
Islanders and visitors can now call 111 when they need help fast, but it isn’t a 999 emergency. A new three-digit number – 111 – that will make it easier for patients to access
Crime down four per cent in Hampshire & IoW
Crime in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has dropped by four per cent, a Home Office crime figures report has revealed. Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have
Healthy eating show comes to the island
Kinetic Theatre for Science is celebrating its 10th year on the Isle of Wight with its biggest show yet, ‘The Fillacavity Hotel’, which visits the island for a week from 7th November. Hot on
New self service kiosks to go live in libraries
A new chapter for the Island’s council-run libraries is about to open with the installation of new self-service kiosks. The new equipment, which is used extensively
Room fire breaks out at Rope Walk Cowes
Isle of Wight Firefighters are currently battling a room fire at the rope walk building in Cowes Fire appliances from Newport and Cowes attended the property at Medina road at
Witness appeal after cyclist injured in Ryde
Police are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision at around 7.50am on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in Bettesworth Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight. A cyclist was injured when
Report highlights key issues affecting island life
Revealing facts and statistics about the Island’s population are highlighted in the latest version of a report published by the Isle of Wight Council. Information