Donkey Field decision is ‘a sad day’ for Seaview
Carole DennettAn Isle of Wight councillor is claiming that his request for a controversial planning application to be dealt with by…
Read MoreNo Island sailings for the paddle steamer
There’s been disappointment this week for Islanders hoping to enjoy excursions on the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world.…
Read MoreCEO not present to ‘inspire’ her team!
As Red Funnel’s problems continue during a week of further cancellations and delays, the woman at the top of the…
Read MoreIW Council commits to action on ferry problems
The Isle of Wight Council voted unanimously on Wednesday to work with the Island’s two new MPs to get the…
Read MoreThe ExxonMobil CO2 pipeline pressure
Tilly WalderIn Wednesday night’s full council meeting, Cllr Nick Stuart’s motion to call upon the council to strongly object the ExxonMobil…
Read MoreBerthing pains for passenger vessels
Mal ButlerThe owners of the Kraken and the Coral Star passenger vessels are concerned they may have to move their business…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: ‘Suits you, Sir!’
I bought my first suit from a Freemans’ catalogue. It cost just 50 pence a week for 26 weeks. The…
Read MoreDon’t forget to visit IW Steampunk this weekend
There’s still time left to buy tickets for this weekend’s premier event at Ryde: The IW Steampunk Festival. With a…
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Read MoreBay area regeneration plans presented to residents
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterBay area regeneration plans were presented at Shanklin Theatre on Tuesday to around 200 residents. Representatives from Shanklin Town Council,…
Read MoreFootball this week brings hat-trick heaven
The Island saw goals galore with hat-tricks for Nathan Roberts and Cian McGee (Oakfield), Josh Richardson (East Cowes Sports), Connor…
Read MoreSandown secure second success, and Team Teddy conquer three peak challenge
Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes continued their positive start to the season, winning 27-0 away at New Milton, with a resolute…
Read MoreClassic cup contests in this week’s bowls
Shanklin A overcame Shanklin B to win the Guy Cup, with Sandown F beating Plessey F in the Harris Cup…
Read MoreThis week’s cricket report in brief
Ryde won their revised target match at home to Old Gravesendians by 5 wickets, with the visitors setting a target…
Read MoreIsland mum and teacher launches new nature-based initiative
An Island teacher has swapped the classroom for the outdoors as she launches Wild Isle, which looks to promote wellbeing…
Read MoreSandown Brownies give help to Mountbatten
The 4th Sandown Brownies decided to raise funds for Mountbatten after Sam Alabaster sadly passed away. He was the son…
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