‘I could have a broken pelvis’: Rider meets with Island Roads after slip
Isle of Wight ObserverA horse rider believes she had a lucky escape after her horse slipped on a resurfaced road. Jodie Long’s horse…
Read MoreFerry petition reaches 10,000 signatures
A petition to lobby the government to regulate ferry crossing prices has reached 10,000 signatures. The petition specifically mentions the…
Read MoreYarmouth ferry fire will cause ‘disruption’ Monday say Wightlink
Eight fire engines are attended reports of a fire on a Wightlink ferry. The Yarmouth to Lymington ferry, Wight Sky,…
Read MoreCowes powerboat racer roars on at 81
Alan Goodwin has been racing powerboats for 30 years, he’s the oldest competitor in this year’s Cowes Offshore Powerboat Races.…
Read MoreBob Seely asks government if ferry company buy-out possible
MP Bob Seely has written to the government asking whether ministers would consider a buy-out of either Wightlink or Red…
Read MoreFloating Bridge staff’s famous hat banned by council
A local celebrity and council employee has been told he can’t wear his trademark hat anymore. Social media has been…
Read MoreSandown Mayor fails to declare partnership ‘allowance’
Sandown Community Partnership secretary resigns after denying tax payer’s money was used to fund an “unusable” project. The partnership’s now…
Read MoreFerry prices petition has over 6000 signatures and counting
A petition has been started to lobby the government to regulate ferry crossing prices. The petition specifically mentions the Isle…
Read MoreHeavy Lake police presence explained as man charged
Police have explained their heavy presence in the Lake area over the past month. The news comes as two women…
Read MoreIt’s a double act: Second baby born to Jay Miller’s performers this week
Another generation of the Island’s favourite travelling circus family has been born here. Jay Miller’s Circus performers Charlotte and Florian…
Read MoreMcDonalds Newport closes after drinks machine leak
McDonalds in Newport has closed. The fast-food chain has closed due to technical issues on Thursday (August 23) at around…
Read MoreWatch: G4S cash van tells public in St Thomas Square to call police
A security van belonging to G4S sparked a number of calls to the police after the cash van’s high pitched…
Read MoreThree arrested in connection with threats to life and drug dealing
Three people have been arrested as part of a threats to life investigation. Police attended an address in Linden Road,…
Read MoreIsland Roads project on track to renew popular St Helens’ footbridges
A unique solution has been found to ensure a popular and beautiful access route to Bembridge can be maintained for…
Read More16-year-old Bembridge boy arrested for GBH
A 16-year-old has been arrested following reports of an assault in Bembridge. A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary said: “We were…
Read MoreEast Cowes man arrested for assault
A man from East Cowes has been arrested following an assault. A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary said: “On the evening…
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