“Opened up” support package to help Islanders on low incomes approved
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterAn “opened up” support package to help Islanders on low incomes pay council tax was approved at a major Isle…
Read More‘Letters to Heaven’ post box installed at IW Crematorium
Press ReleaseA special post box has been installed within the grounds of the Isle of Wight Crematorium to allow people to…
Read MoreHistoric cottage could once again have retail use
A former popular chocolate shop building could once again be used for retail purposes. Lesley Hall’s listed building consent and…
Read MoreIsland pupils receive lesson in road safety that could save lives
The innovative Riot Act theatre-in-education performance group returned to the Island last week to bring their unique and personal take…
Read MoreAutumn Statement unlikely to ease pressures on IW Council’s budget
The government’s Autumn Statement is unlikely to ease pressures on the Isle of Wight Council’s budget, its leader said in…
Read MoreRyde teams looking good to win table tennis Div One
By Debbie Yates Division One Havenstreet A 3 v Ryde Rankers 7, Ryde C 10 v Newport Vics B 0,…
Read MoreRyde Harriers run in Gosport Half Marathon
by Trevor McAlister A team of 28 Ryde Harriers and supporters travelled over to the mainland last weekend to take…
Read MoreWight Whizzers’ impressive debut in indoor cricket
Indoor Cricket’s Division Two and Three leagues started with Wight Whizzers winning in their first-ever indoor league match. Jerin Padavath…
Read MoreSoccer support steps-up for men’s mental health
Football, and Island sport representatives, continue to highlight the importance of the Men Only mental health organisation, based in Ryde.…
Read MoreWitches have wizard fundraiser for Children in Need
Around 100 youngsters took part in Shanklin VYCC’s Children in Need activities, with a Hallowe’en theme, in an evening attended…
Read MoreHat-trick of Hat-tricks in this week’s football
Newport’s Ji Nash, Sandown & Lake’s Rob Iley, and Coburg’s Jason Pengelly scored match-winning hat-tricks, with worthy Wessex wins for…
Read MoreCowes Men’s Shed brand new, lifesaving addition
Storeroom 2010’s Cowes Men’s Shed now has a potentially lifesaving addition: a new community defibrillator, made available for public use…
Read MoreDisappointing displays in this week’s rugby
Island sides lost on and off the Island, despite dogged defensive displays, with many suffering player absences. Sandown, IW, and…
Read MoreSuicide intervention and prevention signs installed in Ryde
A significant chapter in the Men Only IOW Suicide Prevention Initiative unfolded on Tuesday, November 19, at 2 pm—also recognised…
Read MoreDouble digit display for Men’s 1st XI in this week’s hockey
IW Men’s 1st XI won 10-2 at home to Wimborne Wayfarers, in South Central Division Two South. There was a…
Read MoreIW seaside town thoroughfare to get two new flats
A main road in a seaside town will get two new flats following a council decision today. Mr M. Pennells…
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