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Injury to Yachtsman Leads to Cowes Lifeboat Call-Out
Cowes RNLI lifeboat raced to the aid of a man who badly injured his right hand aboard a yacht in Osborne Bay this afternoon.
The man, one of four men on the 35 foot Westerly, Quartette, caught his hand between the windlass and the anchor chain while in the process of raising...
Sainsbury’s Charity partner scheme is back for its fifth year
Local residents have the chance to find Sainsbury’s Cowes and Newport a new local charity to support. It’s the fifth year of the retailer’s ‘Local Charity partner’ initiative, which gives local registered charities the chance to receive a year’s worth of fundraising...
Isle of Wight Foodbank holding a fundraising and awareness event
The Isle of Wight Foodbank will be holding a fundraising and awareness event on thurday 9th may.
Volunteers and supporters will be pushing Phil The Trolley in many towns and villages throughout the day.
The day will start with “Phil the Trolley” arriving in style on...
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...
Maintenance work required on Floating Bridge
The Cowes Chain Ferry won’t be back in service this week as maintenance work is required following the Maritime and Coastguard Agency inspection.
Motorists are still being diverted via Newport and a foot passenger launch is available which cyclists can also use.
The...
83-year-old man victim of a distraction burglary
Police are appealing for information after a 83-year-old man fell victim to a distraction burglar.
The man was sat outside his home in Southfield Gardens, Ryde when he was approached by a woman who asked to use a toilet. He let her in and remained outside, but discovered...
Giddings lends his support to the vectis youth rugby festival
Taking place on 28th April The Vectis Rugby Festival is the pinnacle of the season for the children’s rugby club on the Island. The hugely popular annual event will see around 1,800 children playing rugby on the day at Seaclose Park in Newport, accompanied by adults, who...
Floating Bridge out of action for annual inspection
The Cowes Floating Bridge will be out of service for approx five days from Monday 15 April for its annual inspection.
Diversions through Newport for motorists will be in place during this time. A passenger launch will be available, which cyclists can also use.
