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Olympic legacy comes to Allendale Equestrian Centre
New and former riders in the Isle of Wight are being offered a leg-up back into the saddle thanks to an exciting new initiative designed to encourage people to rediscover the freedom, fun and fitness benefits of horse riding.
Take Back the Reins (TBTR) offers specially tailored...
Council takes measures to improve safety for motorists
The Isle of Wight Council has taken measures to improve safety for motorists on two roads that have been affected by recent ground movement.
Part of Newport Road in Ventnor near Ocean View Drive will have temporary lights installed this weekend where settlement has made...
30 million smuggled cigarettes described as “wind turbine parts”
An investigation has been launched after 30 million smuggled cigarettes were seized at Southampton Container Port in a shipment supposed to be full of wind turbines.
The biggest ever haul of its type in the city began when Border Force officers discovered 8.5 million cigarettes...
Met office issue yellow weather warning for “light snow”
A spell of sleet and “light snow” is expected, starting on Sunday evening in the South West England, and affecting the Isle of Wight from 9pm Sunday night until 9am Monday morning.
Snow will be accompanied by a strong easterly wind which will accentuate the very...
Child Benefit reminder for the higher income earners
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding people in the South with an income over £60,000 whose family is still receiving Child Benefit to opt out before 28 March if they wish to avoid filling in a tax return and repaying the benefit for the 2013/14 tax year.
Latest HMRC...
Fundraising race night at Lake Lions centre
On Friday 15th March Sandown Carnival are holding a fundraising race night at Lake Lions centre (top of the car park behind the shops). Tickets are £6.50 including a delicious Thai/Asian hot buffet and are available from Lesley Clifford on 01983 403990. There is no bar...
Local business awarded public conveniences contract
A local cleaning company has been awarded a contract from the Isle of Wight Council to clean and maintain the local authority’s 41 public toilets.
Top Mops, which is based in Sandown and last year stepped in to take over cleaning of the conveniences when firm Fountains...
The Isle of Wight “Bustival” has been confirmed
Bus operator Southern Vectis have confirmed that the 4th Annual Bustival bus rally will be held on the 7th April at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s headquarters at Havenstreet. Forty vintage, collectable and special buses are expected to visit the island from across...
