Regular winners joined by a newcomer to Haylands show
Mal ButlerThe Haylands Horticultural Show took centre stage at Ryde United Reformed Church last Saturday, where 295 exhibits from 37 exhibitors…
Read MoreRemembering Dave Allington
A night remembering former Island DJ, the late Dave Allington, is being held at Cowes FC, Reynolds Close, next Saturday…
Read MoreNew homeware store opens on Forest Road
A new homeware store featuring many of the products of Chessell Woodyard, called Chessell Interiors, opens tomorrow (Saturday). Chessell Interiors,…
Read MoreGet your flu jab says pharmacist
A top Island pharmacist is urging people to have their new flu vaccinations for the coming winter. Tim Gibbs, who…
Read MoreDuck freed from drain
A plucky duck had an amazing escape after being stuck in a drain for a fortnight. Two members of the…
Read MoreMindless idiots strike
A trail of vandalism and destruction, stretching from the Fishbourne Ferry junction into the centre of Newport, has taken place…
Read MoreFond farewell to Ventnor’s vicar
The retiring vicar of Ventnor and Bonchurch, Rev Canon Hugh Wright, took his final service on Sunday. Rev Wright said:…
Read MoreA 500-mile stroll for the lifeboats
A man is walking more than 500 miles to raise money for Freshwater Independent Lifeboat later this month. Izzy Coelho,…
Read MorePS Waverley exhibition marks centre’s third year
The West Wight Heritage Centre is celebrating its third birthday with a special display entitled ‘Piers and Steamships’ to tie…
Read MoreGroup of young sailors circumnavigate the IW
A group of eight young sailors took part in the Quest’s Quest Challenge and sailed around the Island on Sunday,…
Read MoreGordon’s special 80th celebration
A Spitfire brought Colwell Bay to a standstill, with a spectacular aerial display to celebrate an 80th birthday. Gordon Ashman,…
Read MoreSandown laundry has new owners
A popular laundry business, in Sandown, has changed hands and relaunched under a new name. Posh Laundry has been run…
Read MoreSouthern Water can’t say how many ‘dry spills’ on IW
Southern Water is one of three major water companies that discharged sewage hundreds of times last year on days when…
Read MoreLetting things slip
A woman whose property suffered a landslide three years ago is still waiting for the IW Council and Southern Water…
Read MoreDucks and bubbles at Shorwell fun day
Hundreds of plastic ducks were released into the stream at the side of The Crown Inn, Shorwell, as part of…
Read MoreHardy Solent swimmers raise funds for WWSCC
The 13th annual Solent Swim, from Hurst Castle to Colwell Bay, in aid of the West Wight Sports & Community…
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