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“illegal raves” on the increase across the Isle of Wight
Unlicensed music events – or illegal “raves” as they are more commonly known have been on the increase across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in recent years.
These gatherings cause disruption to communities and damage to the environment and surrounding wildlife, while...
New Isle of Wight council appointments set future tone
The foundations for what leading councillors pledge will be a more open, inclusive and transparent Isle of Wight Council have been established at last night’s Full Council meeting (15 May).
At the first meeting since the local elections of May 2, Cllr Ian Stephens was...
Bestival announce party-starting Friday night headliner!
Featuring ten fields of wonderment and twenty stages filled with amazing music, insane sideshows and magical happenings, Bestival’s spectacular 10th birthday bash this September 5th-8th is set to be nothing short of epic…
Celebrating those ten years for all they’re...
Mountain bike stolen from a garage in Lukely Gardens
Police are appealing for information after a mountain bike was stolen from a garage in Lukely Gardens, Newport overnight on Tuesday, May 7.
The bike is a men’s Silver/Grey Mongoose 21 gear. It has a distinctive custom fitted mudflap with the words ‘DIRT MONKEY’ written...
Traditional European Food and Craft Fair at the Gaffers Festival
Come and sample the delights of the Continent!
The town centre will be transformed into a bustling market place. Professional continental market traders from France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Holland, Poland and many more countries will be wearing traditional costumes, selling...
Yarmouth RNLI lifeboat assists stricken yacht
In the morning of Saturday 11 May the Yarmouth all-weather lifeboat The Eric and Susan Hiscock (Wanderer) was called to assist the 42ft yacht Neroli in strong winds 3 miles west of the Needles rocks.
The Neroli, which was on passage to Poole, was in difficulty and unable...
Short breaks team brings in specially adapted vehicle
Children and young people with additional needs now have greater access to activities thanks to a new vehicle owned by the Isle of Wight Council.
The local authority now owns a converted wheelchair accessible vehicle which allows council key workers to transport and support...
Foodbank went extra mile in Trolley Push against food poverty
Last week (Thursday 9th May), local people, businesses, volunteers and supporters welcomed ‘Phil the Trolley’ to many parts of the Island as part of the first ever UK-wide ‘Trolley Push’. Special trolley events drew the attention of many intrigued passersby and helped...
