ISLE OF WIGHT WOMAN HELPS ISLANDERS RECONNECT BY HOSTING COASTAL WALKING CHALLENGE
An Isle of Wight woman has been fighting against lockdown loneliness and bringing Islanders back together by completing a 70-mile challenge. 34-year-old Kim Gratton undertook a Coastal Path journey over the last 5 weeks which was successfully completed on Sunday...
Read moreDetails5 VEHICLE COLLISION CAUSES DELAYS ON NEWPORT’S LONG LANE
Emergency services are responding to reports of a 5-vehicle collision on a busy stretch of road in Newport this morning (Tuesday). Multiple police units are in attendance on Long Lane, just several hundred metres east of the industrial estate, where...
Read moreDetailsISLAND CHILDRENS AUTHOR TAKES ON POETRY CHALLENGE FOR THE RSPB
An Isle of Wight author, who specialises in writing books for children and young adults, has come up with an unusual fundraising project which is set to aid a well-known nature charity. Kathryn Rossati is the mastermind behind #52weeksofnaturepoetry -...
Read moreDetailsHAMPSHIRE CONSTABULARY’S STAFFING CUT BY ALMOST A QUARTER ACCORDING TO UNISON
New research from UNISON, the UK’s largest trade union, shows a 22% cut in Hampshire Constabulary’s workforce over the past decade. According to analysis of data provided by the Home Office, there are around 1,400 fewer police and police staff...
Read moreDetailsMAN JAILED AFTER DAMAGING CAR WITH FLOWERPOT
A Freshwater man who threw a plant pot through a neighbours car window after a noise complaint was made against him has been jailed. Tomas Daniel Bateman, 31, of The Square, Freshwater, admitted causing criminal damage to a car belonging...
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR DAY DATE REVEALED AS EVENT ANNOUNCED FOR 2021
Ventnor's town and community spirit will be celebrated at an event in the town in August this year - taking the place of the cancelled illuminated carnival. The carnival committee is working with the town council to organise the event,...
Read moreDetailsCOWES SAILABILITY GEARING UP FOR SUMMER AFLOAT
Cowes Sailability Club is looking forward to a summer afloat and is planning a range of boating and sailing activities for adults and children with disabilities, debilitating medical conditions, and poor mental health. A full schedule of events is currently...
Read moreDetailsCHARITY RAFFLE TO ROUND OFF MACIE’S FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
An Isle of Wight teenager who has become well known across the Island for her fundraising efforts has launched a new raffle which is set to benefit 4 Isle of Wight charities. Macie Edkins-Wherry has used her time in lockdown...
Read moreDetailsGEORGE WAVES GOODBYE TO BEARD TO RAISE OVER £13,000 FOR CLIC SARGENT
A man from Chillerton has said goodbye to his beloved beard in an effort to raise a staggering total of over £13,000 for CLIC Sargent. George decided to take on this challenge to raise money for the children’s cancer charity,...
Read moreDetailsCRANMORE COPSE ‘DEVASTATION’ TO BE INVESTIGATED BY FORESTRY COMMISSION
The Forestry Commission will investigate the felling of an estimated 70 mature oak trees in an area of a caravan park in Cranmore after residents raised their concerns. Residents close to Silver Glades Caravan Park claim that the oaks, along...
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