Rob da Bank announces this year’s 2011 Bestival Island Bands & DJs Competition
LIFEBOAT CALLED TO ASSIST SMALL FISHING VESSEL
Sandown & Shanklin independent Lifeboat was asked to launch by the Solent Coastguard
SKATING FROM DIEPPE TO PARIS IN AID OF JAPAN
Three local men from the Isle of Wight are undertaking an unusual challenge
“WEDDING CAKE” DOES THE ROUNDS AT HOSPITAL
Patients and staff of the Isle of Wight’s St Mary’s Hospital literally tasted what it was like
FRESH APPEAL AFTER HOUSE BURGLARY NEAR VENTNOR
Detectives are renewing an appeal for information after a burglary at a house in Whitwell
APPEAL AFTER HOUSE BURGLARY IN BRADING
Police are appealing for information after arrests were made during enquiries into a burglary
FEATHERED FRIEND TO HELP LAUNCH WALKING FESTIVAL
The Isle of Wight’s very own celebrity penguin is to launch this year’s Isle of Wight Walking Festival
COUNTDOWN TO THE WIGHT WHEELS CHALLENGE
Southampton and the Isle of Wight are going head-to-head in a cycle competition
ISLE OF WIGHT TO WELCOME ROYAL VISITOR
His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent is to visit the Isle of Wight on Tuesday 10 May 2011.
SECOND MIRACLE FOR THE MEDWAY QUEEN
From 1966 the paddle steamer Medway Queen served as a marina clubhouse and nightclub
ISLAND MP SAYS NO TO THE ALTERNATIVE VOTE
UK will hold a nationwide referendum to give people the opportunity to choose how we elect MPs
FIRMS TAKE ON POPULAR SEASONAL ATTRACTIONS
A Shanklin businessman is working with the Council to take on the running of a popular attraction.
CAR ON ROOF FOLLOWING COLLISION IN NEWPORT
Local fire crews, Isle of Wight Ambulance Service and the police are currently in attendance
Successful evening for Ryde restoration projects
Several projects to restore and preserve areas of Ryde have been highlighted at the annual Isle of Wight Society Conservation Awards. The major project to restore
RIBFEST ROCKS UP ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
RIBFEST is rocking up at Cowes Yacht Haven again this May, with a jam-packed line up
OPTIONS TO EXPLORE FOR OSBORNE HOUSE
Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP, held a public meeting in East Cowes Town Hall on Saturday
BURROWS EASTER EXHIBITION “IN PRAISE OF PRINTS”
Burrows Prints are having an Easter Exhibition and Sale “In Praise of Prints”
MORE ROCKSTARS, POPSTARS & DIVAS FOR BESTIVAL
Putting old PT Barnum to shame, the Bestival crew’s unending quest to bring you the greatest show…
MEASLES CONTINUE TO INCREASE ACROSS SOUTH EAST
Health Professionals are urging parents to protect their children with two doses of MMR vaccine
BOOKS, BAKES AND BONNETS AT VENTNOR LIBRARY
Ventnor Library is having a sale of books and DVDs all day on Saturday 23 April
MP SAYS IMMIGRATION IS A NUMBERS GAME
Andrew Turner, the Island’s MP, welcomed the Prime Minister’s promise to cut net migration
DROP IN AND HAVE YOUR SAY: RECYCLING
Residents will have the opportunity to meet members of the Isle of Wight Council’s waste team
FORTHCOMING CHANGES TO WASTE COLLECTION
Due to the forthcoming Royal wedding and bank holidays, there will be some disruption…
CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO VANS PARKED IN SHANKLIN
Police are investigating recent reports of criminal damage to vans parked in Shanklin
ALL SHIP SHAPE: PCT CLUSTER ESTABLISHED
Arrangements for the four Primary Care Trusts in the local area to work as a cluster have moved forward
FRESH APPEAL FOLLOWING COWES CRIMINAL DAMAGE
Police are publishing photographs of suspected stolen property to support an appeal to trace victims
ISLAND-WIDE SCHOOL SEARCH FOR TOP DJ
Vectis Radio, the not-for-profit internet station, is scouring Schools across the Isle of Wight
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August 24, 2011 (10:48) Appeal for driver to come forward after collision Thank god she is ok!