Tag Archives: Isle of Wight
Wightlink Islanders grab their first trophy of 2013
The Wightlink Islanders maintained their unbeaten record so far in 2013 by grabbing a 46-46 draw at Stoke last night to clinch the Wightlink Shield which hopefully will be the first of several trophies this year for which room will have to be found in our display cabinet!
Going...
£2,000 in cash and jewellery stolen during a burglary
Police are appealing for information after approx £2,000 in cash and jewellery were amongst items stolen during a burglary in Sandown on the Isle of Wight.
The incident occurred at around 11.20pm on Tuesday, April 30 at an address in Newport Road, Sandown.
Offenders have...
Police investigate fatal collision in Wroxall
Police are investigating the circumstances which led to a single vehicle collision in Wroxall on the Isle of Wight this evening (Wednesday, May 1) in which a 71-year-old man died.
At 5.54pm today, officers were called to the scene after a silver coloured Nissan Qashqai collided...
Police appeal for witnesses after crash near Ryde
Police are appealing for witnesses after crash near Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
The incident occurred at Kite Hill on Thursday, April 25 at around 11.39am when the 89-year-old driver of a Mercedes E200, which was travelling along the A3054 towards Newport, crossed the carriageway...
Isle of Wight Bestival goes cruising
There’s always been a flamboyant air around Bestival. With a cheeky touch of chi-chi style and a knowingly arched brow, we’ve played host, over the years, to some of the most outrageous turns around, from the finest alternative cabaret to some deliciously debauched club...
10,800 Isle of Wight Tax Credit claimants told to renew early
The Isle of Wight’s 10,800 Tax Credit customers are being reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that they must renew claims by 31 July – or their payments might stop.
HMRC has started sending Tax Credit renewal packs to about 5.8 million people from late April...
Cowes Hospice Shop relocating to spacious new premises
The Island’s Earl Mountbatten Hospice is pleased to invite its supporters to the Grand Opening Party of its relocated Cowes Shop on Saturday 4th May, at 115 High Street, Cowes (formally Aquatogs).
The fun will start at 10am with the official ribbon cutting ceremony with...
Graffiti Victim Teams-Up with the Graffiti Artist!
In an unusual move, the Isle of Wight Steam Railway – once a victim of graffiti – is giving visitors a chance to see a graffiti artist in action and to gain an insight into the world of the graffiti artist.
A live demonstration of this often unwelcome and unsightly...
