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West Wight Police planning for a safe Old Gaffers Festival
The West Wight Safer Neighbourhood team are working very closely with organisers and partnership agencies to ensure that this years Old Gaffers festival is as safe as it can be for all those that attend, in whatever capacity.
Police will be particularly focusing this year...
Suspected engine fire brings Yarmouth RNLI to the rescue
On Saturday morning, 18 May, the 27ft motor boat ‘Sankey’ reported a suspect fire in its engine room. The RNLI Yarmouth lifeboat, the ‘Eric and Susan Hiscock (Wanderer)’ raced to the scene off Shipperds Chine in the west Wight.
On arrival the Coastguard...
Birthday Boost for Needles Half Marathon
To celebrate their 25th anniversary the IW Road Runners have donated £250 towards this year’s Needles XC Half Marathon.
A cheque was presented to Clare Griffin, manager of the West Wight Sports Centre, by Simon Randall and Kev Fry from the club. The charity has taken...
Ramblers at the ready for autumn walking weekend
A programme of 70 walks to suit all abilities, ages and tastes has been assembled for this year’s Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Weekend.
Organised by the Isle of Wight Council, the weekend festival between 26 and 29 October promotes a healthy way for residents and visitors...
Unveiling of Flora & Fauna Panel at Freshwater Bay
Freshwater Bay Residents’ Association (FBRA) cordially invite you to attend the unveiling of the flora and fauna interpretation panel at Freshwater Bay on Friday 11th November 2011 at 12 noon.
FBRA commissioned local artist Boris Moscoff to create an illustrative guide...
