Jurassic’s Jim’s Rare Egg & Free gift
Chris CornfordPhilosophers have debated for centuries whether the chicken or the egg came first, but whatever the answer to that question,…
Read MoreReaders Picture of the week
This weeks photograph of a magnificent sunset over Ryde was taken by Therese Elaine Saunders who regularly enjoys taking pictures…
Read MoreLiam’s music blog – Isle of Wight Electro/Rock band Last Chance City release their new single ‘Their Front Page’
Following a four-year hiatus, Isle of Wight band Last Chance City have officially reformed and are preparing new material. The…
Read MoreBrighstone’s pillar box gets a Christmas topper
The Brighstone Knit and Natter Group have been brightening up their village again. This time they have got together to…
Read MoreE-scooter trial attracts attention of IW Police
Island Police have issued a warning to e-scooter riders following a series of complaints just days after a trial was…
Read MoreClare’s ‘roller coaster’ year
A roller-coaster year for Clare Griffen, the West Wight Sports and Community Centre manager, hit another high last week. Clare,…
Read MoreDerek spreading some reggae Christmas cheer
Popular Island singer Derek Sandy is aiming for No 1 after releasing a Christmas charity record. Derek, from Ryde, whose…
Read MoreVaccinations on the way
There will soon be vaccinations available on the Island, according to Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely. Although St Mary’s…
Read MoreMore job losses on the way for Newport
The Island is braced for more job losses, after Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia Group went into administration this week. As…
Read MoreKeeping warm in winter
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) has launched the Surviving Winter 2020-2021 campaign to help tackle fuel…
Read MorePaying tribute to heroes of 1940
Shanklin Mayor Steve Knight, retired Air Vice-Marshal Tony Stables CBE and the President of the Isle of Wight’s Royal British…
Read MoreOutdoor gym a hit with young users
An outside gym has been installed at Bouldnor Field by Shalfleet Parish Council. The Sunshine Gym, an Activ8 Multi-Gym from…
Read MoreLondon Mini Marathon medals for Newchurch
The cancellation of the London Marathon led to Newchurch Primary School taking part in the very first virtual London Mini…
Read MoreNatasha Lambert trip
Island sailor Natasha Lambert, who has no use of her arms or legs and uses her breath and tongue to…
Read MoreE-scooters have arrived with free NHS journeys
E-scooters arrived on the Island yesterday (Thursday) and to mark the occasion NHS staff will be getting free essential journeys…
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