LEAK PROMPTS PARTIAL CLOSURE OF FAMOUS SWISS COTTAGE AT OSBORNE HOUSE
Visitors to Osborne House are not able to access the upper floor of the Swiss Cottage due to a water leak, with the nearby play area also closed. The Swiss Cottage was due to be closed from 6th November anyway,...
Read moreDetailsQUEEN STAR BRIAN MAY ENJOYS FISH AND CHIPS AT THE REEF IN SANDOWN
Queen legend Sir Brian May has visited the Isle of Wight and took the opportunity to have fish and chips by the beach in Sandown. Brian complimented the team at The Reef on their food and service and enjoyed an...
Read moreDetailsPLANS SUGGEST ESSEX COTTAGE IN GODSHILL COULD BECOME NEW THAI RESTAURANT
A licensing application has been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council by Thai Journey Restaurant for permission to sell alcohol at Essex Cottage in Godshill. It suggests that the premises, which has been empty since being vacated by Woods...
Read moreDetailsISLAND PRIMARY SCHOOLS SET TO BENEFIT FROM ‘START SMALL, DREAM BIG’ CAREERS PROGRAMME
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is bringing a ground-breaking new programme to the Island's primary schoolchildren designed to broaden horizons, challenge stereotypes and develop the skills and sense of self to help them reach their full potential. The Solent...
Read moreDetailsSPINLOCK UNVEILS NEW HEAD OFFICE AT FORMER COWES POLICE STATION
Isle of Wight marine equipment specialist Spinlock has unveiled its impressive new headquarters at a historic landmark - Cowes Town Police Station. Spinlock, honoured with the first King’s Award for Innovation in April, is now operating from the 125-year-old building...
Read moreDetailsLEO THE CAT FOUND AFTER DOING THE ROUNDS AT ST MARY’S HOSPITAL
A cat who is often to be found cheering up patients while 'doing the rounds' at St Mary's Hospital has returned home after his concerned owner put out an appeal. Leo was reported missing from Newport last Friday (8th September)....
Read moreDetailsPCC DONNA JONES PAYS TRIBUTE TO POLICE ON NATIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES DAY
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has publicly thanked the commitment of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and all those who protect and serve the public. The nation came together on Saturday (9th September) to show its support for...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE ISSUE WARNING TO ISLANDERS FOLLOWING SPATE OF COURIER FRAUD REPORTS
Police are urging residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to remain vigilant following 17 reports of courier fraud since the start of August – with 1 couple losing £70,000. This type of fraud typically sees a victim receive...
Read moreDetailsPLANS SUBMITTED TO CONVERT SHANKLIN’S GRADE II LISTED VERNON COTTAGE INTO RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
Plans have been submitted to change the popular tourist attraction Vernon Cottage in Shanklin into a single residential dwelling. The plans, submitted on behalf of the owners by Andrew White Planning Consultancy, propose changing elements of the interior but not...
Read moreDetails‘EYESORE’ DERELICT HOUSES ON MARLBOROUGH ROAD IN RYDE SOON TO BE REFURBISHED
2 houses on Marlborough Road in Ryde, which have been derelict for years after being purchased by the company behind the controversial housing project, Pennyfeathers, will soon be refurbished by the same firm. An intermediary for Smallbrook Developments Ltd. has...
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