HOLMSEY: A week of sighs
Chris CornfordI’ve been sighing a lot this week, although my biggest ever sigh (of relief) came two years ago. I’d had…
Read MoreGate Lane Toilets Freshwater Bay
Better disabled loos have been proposed in fresh plans for new £130,000 toilets in Freshwater Bay. Last year plans were…
Read MoreReaders picture of the week
This beautiful sunset over Ryde was taken by Rob Whapham. Rob has been doing photography for nine years. He lives…
Read MoreRepair shop challenge from Shanklin brothers
Two Island brothers will be appearing on the BCC’s Repair Shop today (Friday 30th March). Max and Joe Fallone, who…
Read MoreWight Pride event called off due to Covid concerns
Wight Pride have cancelled the Parade and Pride event, due to be held on July 17. The final milestone on…
Read MoreFiremen get a soaking from West Wight kids
Freshwater firemen got more than they bargained for when they visited West Wight Nursery in Totland on Monday 29th March…
Read MoreAn Easter topper for Brighstone post box
There’s plenty of egg-citement in Brighstone in preparation for Easter Sunday. The Brighstone Knit and Natter Group, featuring Liz Brammall,…
Read MoreEaster wishes to Afton Ward
Pupils from a Cowes primary school have sent an Easter card and chocolate to patients in Afton Ward at St…
Read MoreCan you help with research into saucy postcard censor?
A police historian is hoping Islanders can find a book he needs for research into the work of postcard artist…
Read MoreReader’s Picture of the week
This week’s picture was taken by Robin Cleverly, from Sandown, while on holiday with his parents last year in Devon.…
Read MoreDefibrillator at the Broadway Centre
Additional funding, secured during the filming of a Britbox project and back office income, has been used by Sandown Town…
Read MoreFreshwater Five appeal result
Lawyers acting for two men convicted for smuggling £53 million of cocaine nearly 10 years ago yesterday claimed “British justice…
Read MoreObituary – Adrian Axford
The Isle of Wight councillor for Ryde North West, Adrian Axford, has died after a short illness aged 75. Adrian…
Read MoreBig increase in unemployment
The number of Islanders claiming unemployment- related benefits has jumped 111 per cent since last year. The latest figures for…
Read MoreSilver celebrations for Sandown Forum
Sandown Forum, a Bay-based community organisation involving carnival, church and sports groups from the town, has marked its 25th anniversary…
Read MoreBrave Rob’s running to help Joey on his journey
A Lake man, who was involved in a near-fatal car crash last August, is joining in raising money for a…
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