MP does not deny using ‘copy and paste’ quotes
Carole DennettShould the MP write his own press statements - or just 'copy and paste' from written briefings? What are your…
Read MoreA walk into the history books for Karen
Karen Penny is a lady on a mission - to help make sure others don't suffer as her family did.
Read MoreSt Helens traffic under scrutiny
Chris CornfordResidents of St Helens recently met parish council Chairman, John Coleman, and local IW Councillor Brian Tyndall, to highlight recent…
Read MoreShanklin Panto
The news that Shanklin Theatre will be producing a pantomime with Spotlight (IOW) over the Christmas period will be welcomed…
Read MoreUnique business lost to Covid-19
A tuk tuk business, set up at the end of last year, has closed down because of the Coronavirus. Scout…
Read MorePicture of the week
”Since March this year I have been regularly taking photos from all over the Island. These have been very well…
Read MoreAwards Presented By The High Sheriff Mrs. Caroline Peel
The Island’s High Sheriff Mrs Caroline Peel has presented the High Sheriff’s Community Awards to Island shopkeepers who have gone…
Read MoreHub for the pub
A new Facebook page has been set up to help promote Island pubs. James Wilson, from Newport, has started ‘Wight…
Read MoreDimbola lodge has a new president
Dimbola Museum and Galleries have appointed a new President and Vice-President who have strong family connections to the celebrated Victorian…
Read MoreLiam’s music blog
Becoming one of the most critically acclaimed albums of the year, and gaining praise from Elton John saying that it…
Read MoreStrings tribute to Saxophonist John Coltrane
Local jazz guitarist, Nick Page, the inspiration behind the superbly observed and wonderfully played “Isle of Wight Suite”, regrouped in…
Read MoreTips give boost to funds for hospice
Two Yarmouth companies joined forces to raise £415 for Mountbatten. Nammets, on Bridge Road, and 1 Cab taxis surpassed last…
Read MoreUzima in our hands
By Mal Butler An Island charity has launched an emergency appeal to help save vulnerable children who attend a school…
Read MoreHolmsey – Covid-19 choices
Holmsey looks back at his mispent youth - do you remember warm school milk and rented tellies? What else was…
Read MoreYarmouth Surgery to close permanently
The announcement that Yarmouth Surgery will not reopen has been greeted with anger by local residents - who have questioned…
Read MoreGuest column by Jonathan Bacon – founder of Our Island
Do you agree with Jonathan Bacon's views that there needs to be radical change at the IW Council?
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