Southern Water can’t say how many ‘dry spills’ on IW
Mal ButlerSouthern 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…
Read MoreNags walk around IW
Around 30 members of the Nags Charity Barbarians have been walking around the Island over the last weekend to raise…
Read MoreAn exciting new food festival this weekend
The inaugural Great Wight Bite, featuring a host of TV personalities and the Island’s top chefs, takes place at Northwood…
Read MoreDay at the Bay raises £5,000
A ‘Day at the Bay’ helped raise £5,000 for Freshwater Independent Lifeboat on Sunday. A large crowd enjoyed local group,…
Read MoreSecond charity bike ride for Hurst team
W Hurst employees took part in their second charity bike ride on Sunday, visiting all of the company’s Island branches.…
Read MoreBehind the Curtain – an ‘excellent’ show
By Roz Whistance It was written to showcase young talent, and to highlight issues tackled by two Island charities. A…
Read MoreIW Pride weekend event was fabulous
Isle of Wight Pride more than made up for the bad weather postponement from July, with a fabulous weekend featuring…
Read MoreTouching tribute at Cowes Carnival
The family of the late Bob Hammond was moved to tears following a touching tribute paid by the Cowes Illuminated…
Read MoreA chat with Alan Taylor
I was told there would be a sharp prick in my arm and – without feeling a thing – it…
Read MoreAnother sheep worrying attack
A large dog savagely attacked a sheep last week – despite a police plea to owners to keep their pets…
Read MoreRemembering Lance
More than 50 motorcyclists took part in the first Lance Daish Memorial Ride-out on Saturday. Lance, 51, died following a…
Read MoreSurprise present from local lions
Well-being Café members were enjoying a game of crazy golf at Rylstone Gardens in Shanklin, when they received a surprise…
Read MoreMother and daughter team take over Sportsman’s Rest
The Sportsman’s Rest is up-and-running with a mother and daughter taking over the Porchfield pub. Nicola Price, a former manager…
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