We’ll miss those Mondo moments
Chris CornfordThe Isle of Wight Zoo has announced the loss of one of their much-loved tigers, Mondo, who died last Thursday…
Read MoreSquat`s going on?
A group of heritage activists, who were squatting in the Ocean Hotel fearing an important slice of Sandown’s history could…
Read MoreTown council looks forward to a ‘fantastic opportunity’
A major step forward in transferring the ownership of Ryde Harbour to Ryde Town Council (RTC) took place last week…
Read More‘Disneyland opportunity’ for Sandown says leader
The Isle of Wight Council’s leader has called plans for the regeneration of Dinosaur Isle a ‘Disneyland opportunity’. It has…
Read MoreSpectacular summer of speedway ahead
Plans are going ahead for a summer of speedway racing on the Island as co-owners Barry Bishop and Martin Widman…
Read More2021 is 90th Anniversary of Britain’s favourite race
Entries for the world-famous Round the Island Race opened at 00.01 this morning (Friday). Organised by the Island Sailing Club…
Read MoreA dog is for life, not just Christmas – or lockdown
It’s been more than 40 years since the slogan ‘A dog is for life, not just for Christmas’ was coined,…
Read MoreWhat has IW Council got against Zombies?
The Isle of Wight Council has been accused of being dictatorial, letting a little power go to their heads and…
Read MoreSchool closure plans take an interesting turn
Efforts by the community to save Chillerton and Rookley Primary School from closure have taken an interesting turn. The Isle…
Read MoreIs this the best we can do for women
“Like my daughter, the Newport victim had a lucky escape.” Many of us were moved to tears as we followed…
Read MoreMud rescue on Tuesday
A multi-agency operation took place to rescue two women stuck in mud between Fort Albert and Colwell at 6.30pm on…
Read MoreMessage of love for Island mums
A Cowes primary school came up with a unique way of celebrating Mother’s Day on Sunday. Pupils of Lanesend Primary…
Read MoreNew plans for Ryde’s Arcadia
Arcadia, on Ryde Esplanade, first used as an arcade and bingo hall in 1946, is set to become a pool…
Read MoreSweet treats for brave firefighters
Island fire-fighters will each receive a special Easter treat, thanks to donations raised by the Isle of Wight Mums. The…
Read MoreParish council seeks garden waste tippers
Freshwater Parish Council is asking for people to report garden waste tippers after a spate of recent incidents. A council…
Read MoreReaders Picture of the week
This week’s image is of a mammatus cloud formation taken by Lynda Chandler of Newtown. Mammatus (also called mamma or…
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