NATIONAL PEDALO SPEED TRIALS TO MAKE A SPLASH AT RYDE CANOE LAKE
The famous Pedalo Speed Trials are set to make a splash on the Isle of Wight in June, with the exciting news that the event will be held at Ryde Canoe Lake this year for the first time in the...
Read moreDetailsBABY FORMULA RECALLED OVER PLASTIC FEARS
A popular brand of infant formula is being recalled by manufacturer, Nestle UK, after some cans were found to contain pieces of blue plastic. Some 800g packs of SMA Wysoy Infant Formula have been found to contain the plastic, which...
Read moreDetailsBROKEN DOWN JET SKI ASSISTED BY SANDOWN LIFEBOAT
Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat’s volunteer crew was called to action this afternoon (Wednesday), to assist a jet-ski with engine issues. The crew was tasked by HM Coastguard shortly before 14:20, with the lifeboat travelling the short distance South to...
Read moreDetailsMOUNTAIN WAREHOUSE TO PERMANENTLY CLOSE NEWPORT STORE
A popular outdoor apparel store is set to close its doors permanently, as Mountain Warehouse announces its retreat from Newport. Some speculation has surrounded the High Street store - which closed temporarily in line with Government coronavirus lockdown rules -...
Read moreDetailsISLAND’S OLDEST PET SHOP SEEKS NEW OWNER AFTER 25 YEARS
The Island's oldest pet shop is seeking a new keeper after 25 years under the ownership of the same family. The current owners of Shanklin Pet Stores, which originally opened in 1965, have decided to market the store after experiencing...
Read moreDetailsFIRMS FEAR TOURISTS WILL GO ELSEWHERE AS £50 POMPEY CHARGE TO COME INTO FORCE
The main route used to access a cross-Solent ferry terminal is set to be included in Portsmouth's Clean Air Zone, which will go live towards the end of this year - but coach operators fear that the decision should have...
Read moreDetailsLEARNER DRIVERS BACK ON THE ROADS AS GUIDANCE CHANGES COME INTO FORCE
Learner drivers can once again get back behind the wheel in their own vehicles as guidance surrounding 'essential' journeys changes, as part of the easing of coronavirus restrictions. Yesterday (Monday) marked the first stage of the easing of coronavirus restrictions...
Read moreDetailsRELAXATION OF CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS WELCOMED BY NEW NFU CHAIR
The new chair of Isle of Wight NFU is well known to many within the rural community and she’s looking forward to a gradual relaxation of COVID rules. Robyn Munt is a farm secretary and mother-of-2, from Parkwater Farm, Newport,...
Read moreDetailsNO ACCESS TO FURRLONGS AS ST GEORGE’S WAY WORKS PROGRESS
Residents of Pan will be unable to gain access to their homes via Furrlongs, as closures are put in place to accommodate works for the St George's Way improvement scheme. It's part of the latest phase of the 6-month-long works...
Read moreDetailsISLAND TEEN WITH NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER TO TAKE ON 10 MILE CHALLENGE
An Isle of Wight teenager - diagnosed with a rare and life-limiting condition - is set to take on a 10-mile challenge that will see her raise money for a children's charity. 16-year-old Amelia and her family will be walking...
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