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
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
Christmas Cheer from Red Funnel Ferry Service
Red Funnel has announced, in its 150th year, that it will operate a special passenger vehicle ferry service from East Cowes to Southampton on Christmas Day (25
Win a £300 BMX with Hovertravel and Monster
Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent, has launched a competition, in association with Monster Energy Drinks, to find the best
5th annual Sweetcorn Fayre this weekend
The 5th annual Sweetcorn Fayre is taking place this weekend on Saturday 24th & 25th September at Arreton Old Village. Based on a traditional village fete, the fayre has plenty
You too can go to the ball with Hovertravel
Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent, is offering joint travel and pantomime tickets for Cinderella at Kings Theatre, Portsmouth. This
Charity Cycle Challenge Team ready for the start
Square to Square Charity Cycle Challenge Team 2011 ready for the start of their endurance challenge After eighteen months of planning, promotion, fundraising and training
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
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
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
The 1024 Squadron Reunion is this month
1024 Squadron is celebrating its 70 year of operation and is having a Squadron cadet reunion on Friday 23rd September at 7.30pm at the Riverside Centre in Newport.
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
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
Readers Letters: Drifters at Shanklin Theatre
Last week I went to the Shanklin Theatre to see the Drifters perform. I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed the whole event. The booking was easy with Harry Darby Media
RYDE STUDENT MAKES APPEAL OVER SENTIMENTAL RING
A STUDENT is pleading for help after losing a treasured ring given to her as a present for her 18th
Readers Letters: Peak oil and adjusting solutions
The Isle of Wight Chronicle has been contacted by James Barlow, a concerned resident from Island who is worried about the worldwide peak oil crisis and how it will
FULL DETAILS ON HOW MUCH COUNCIL SPENDS ON MEDIA
There has been a lot of talk on the Island regarding how much money the council has spent on media.
CALL FOR BLUE FLAGS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM BEACHES
Surfers Against Sewage are calling for 3 Island beaches to be stripped of their Blue Flag status.
ISLE OF WIGHT TRAFFIC WARDENS ON A POWER TRIP?
Council traffic wardens are giving out fixed penalty notices to other council contractors.
HELP ADULT LEARNERS TO BE CONFIDENT CONSUMERS
The Office of Fair Trading has launched new modules as part of consumer education programme.
OFT WARNING TO CREDIT FIRMS TAKING LEGAL ACTION
Taking court action against consumers outside their home jurisdiction is unacceptable.
IW CHRONICLE IS NOW READY FOR YOUR MOBILE PHONE
The Isle of Wight Chronicle has today launched the brand new mobile version of the site.
DAY 4 OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL CLEANUP
The Isle of Wight Festival big clean up is now at the end of day 4 and there is still a lot to do
PROOF FBI ARE WATCHING YOUR FACEBOOK ACCOUNT
Armed police were sent to St Aelred’s Catholic Technology College in Merseyside after a tip off.
BEMBRIDGE RNLI FUNDRAISER WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
Bembridge Royal National Lifeboat Institution fundraiser recognised with prestigious award
SAINSBURYS SELL BEER AND SECURITY TRIES TO TAKE IT
Island locals who purchased drink for the IW Festival was shocked to find security in front of the car.
INSIDE VIEW OF NOTORIOUS RAVES
One of our researchers passed us a tip off of three likely locations for the so called Illegal rave to be held
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!