FOURTH ANNUAL RANDONEE TO TAKE PLACE ACROSS ISLAND IN AID OF BRAIN TUMOUR CHARITY
A Hampshire man who has raised more than £40,000 for charity is calling on people to join an Isle of Wight cycling challenge to help find a cure for brain tumours. Simon Tier, 53, from Fareham, is organising the fourth...
Read moreDetailsRESIDENT’S DISMAY AS EEL STATUE VANDALISED IN NEWPORT
A Newport resident has expressed their outrage after a popular wooden statue was found vandalised yesterday (Friday). The carved wood statue of an Eel, which is located on Connies Walk, was installed around several years ago after being made by...
Read moreDetailsARRESTS MADE AFTER MAN ROBBED OF CASH IN BROAD DAYLIGHT IN NEWPORT
2 men have been arrested on suspicion of robbery following an incident in Newport yesterday afternoon (Friday). A 36-year-old man from the Freshwater area was approached by 2 men who subsequently stolen a quantity of cash from the victim’s wallet....
Read moreDetailsGET YOUR PIPES OUT! ISLAND HIGHLAND GATHERING ANNOUNCES DATE FOR 2021 EVENT
The popular Island Highland Gathering has announced it is to return to it's Havenstreet home in July this year following last year's cancellation due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event, which is in aid of Isle of Wight charity Aspire,...
Read moreDetailsCAR AND BOAT DESTROYED IN NEWPORT FIRE
Firefighters have been called to the Newport Prison Estate this morning after reports of a fire near a domestic property. Several crews including those from Newport and Cowes along with a water carrier from Freshwater are in attendance at the...
Read moreDetailsMEMBER OF THE PUBLIC ASSISTS OFFICERS IN DETAINING ROBBERY SUSPECT
A member of the public has been publicly thanked by police for assisting in the arrest of a man suspected of committing an offence in Newport yesterday afternoon (Friday). Officers were in attendance at the Morrison’s supermarket when they became...
Read moreDetailsAPPOINTMENTS AND PFIZER JAB AVAILABLE AT RIVERSIDE VACCINATION CENTRE
Vaccination appointments are available for residents who are eligible at the Riverside Vaccination Centre in Newport on the Isle of Wight, including those who are aged 30 years and over, and those requiring the Pfizer jab. Vaccinations continue to be...
Read moreDetailsREADERS’ GALLERY: 4TH JUNE 2021
It was eyes to the skies this week as some unfamiliar sights not only took off - but in some cases landed - on the Isle of Wight! Another balloon Newport - Photo credit Andy Wild West Wight Near Yarmouth...
Read moreDetailsISLAND RESIDENT TO GO ‘SHED TO SHED’ IN FINALS OF NATIONAL COMPETITION
An NHS worker from the Isle Of Wight has made it to the finals of Cuprinol Shed Of The Year 2021 - with a magical hideaway at the bottom of her garden. It provides Diane Goring, from Newport, with a...
Read moreDetailsISLE ACCESS DISABILITY CHARITY SEEKS NEW MEMBERS TO FACILITATE SESSIONS
An Island charity that specialises in enabling access to services for disabled people is set to hold an open day this month in the hopes of recruiting more volunteers. Isle Access regularly hold sessions for those affected by disabilities, including...
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