‘HE COULD’VE DIED UNDER THE WHEELS OF MY TRUCK’ – BERYL SCOOTER NEAR MISS CAUGHT ON CAMERA
'I could so easily have been waking up with the thought of having someone die under the wheels of my truck last night'. That's from Andy, the owner of the esteemed mobile Isle of Wight Fish and Chip shop, the...
Read moreDetailsNEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE FOR HAMPSHIRE & ISLE OF WIGHT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) is pleased to announce that Jacqui Scott has been appointed as Chief Executive from 7th September 2021. Jacqui has worked in the not-for-profit sector for over 20 years, as a fundraiser...
Read moreDetailsSKIMBO MEMORIAL MOSAIC RETURNS TO VENTNOR’S SPRING HILL GARDENS
A memorial mosaic has been returned to its rightful home of Spring Hill Gardens following an extensive refurbishment by local volunteers. The 'Skimbo' mosaic, placed in memory of James White, the former leader of the Ventnor Comic Jazz Band, was...
Read moreDetailsREWARD OFFERED AS EQUIPMENT WORTH THOUSANDS STOLEN FROM WINFORD FARM
Equipment worth thousands of pounds has been stolen from storage containers at a farm in Winford in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday). An appeal has been launched on Facebook on behalf of Winford Farm detailing the extensive amount...
Read moreDetailsFALSE ALARM WITH GOOD INTENT AFTER CLOTHES FOUND ABANDONED ON VENTNOR BEACH
Clothes left abandoned on Ventnor beach sparked an emergency call to the Coastguard this morning (Tuesday). HM Coastguard received reports of a pile of clothing and towels on the beach with no signs of any potential owner in the area....
Read moreDetailsAWAY RESORTS CHOOSE SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE AS CHARITY OF THE YEAR
It’s been another bumper season for the Great British coastline and Away Resorts has embarked on a new partnership with marine conservation charity, Surfers Against Sewage. We’ve fallen in love with British beaches all over again this summer and to...
Read moreDetailsCRUISER WITH ENGINE FAILURE PROMPTS CALL FOR RYDE RESCUE
Volunteer crew members of Ryde Inshore Rescue were tasked with assisting a 30ft cabin cruiser suffering engine failure last night (Monday). The team was called into action by HM Coastguard at 19:50 after an emergency message was received from the...
Read moreDetailsNEW BENCH COMMEMORATES NEWPORT SPORTING LEGEND
Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council have installed a new bench Victoria Recreation Ground overlooking the cricket field commemorating the late Terry Woodford. Terry passed away in June this year and during his life worked tirelessly to encourage a range of...
Read moreDetailsNEWPORT FIRE STATION TO HOLD RECRUITMENT OPEN DAY THIS OCTOBER
Those interested in a career in the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are being urged to book a place on its upcoming recruitment open day, which is due to be held this October. As the service...
Read moreDetailsGRAND RUSSIAN HIGH TEA BOOK LAUNCH RAISES OVER £1,000 FOR ISLAND CHARITIES
Hosted by Lady Cheshire and Lady Grylls, a Grand Russian High Tea at the Royal Hotel was to launch Stephan Roman’s new book ‘Isle and Empires’ and to raise money for Mountbatten and Dementia UK Admiral Nurses IW. Guests were...
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