VIEWS SOUGHT ON HOW TO IMPROVE STREETS FOR WALKING AND CYCLING IN THE BAY AREA
Residents and visitors are being urged to have their say and help shape new plans to improve the quality of walking and cycling infrastructure in the Sandown, Shanklin and Lake area. Using funds awarded by Active Travel England, the Isle...
Read moreDetails6 MONTHS OF DISRUPTION FOR FOOTWAY AND RAILING REPAIRS AT VENTNOR’S CASCADE
Local businesses and residents in Ventnor are facing significant disruption after Island Roads issued notice for more than 6 months of works to resurface the footway and replace the safety railings on Rene Howe Walk. According to a letter sent...
Read moreDetailsHOVERTRAVEL SERVICES CANCELLED TONIGHT DUE TO ‘TECHNICAL ISSUE’
Hovertravel have announced that services are cancelled due to a 'technical issue' tonight (Tuesday), with a further update expected tomorrow morning. Passengers are being advised that tickets are accepted on the Fast Cat but no further information has been provided...
Read moreDetailsISLAND TRIPLETS WIN UNDER 25 TROPHY AT COWES WEEK 2023
The Montgomery Estate Planning Under 25 Trophy was presented to the highest placed Under 25 Crew: Charlie, Harry and Tom White. The triplets from Wootton were sailing in the Squib class and were extremely proud to have won again in...
Read moreDetailsSKIP FIRE AT NEWPORT BUS STATION PROMPTS EMERGENCY RESPONSE
A skip fire next to Newport Bus Station has led to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service responding this afternoon (Monday). A single appliance from Newport attended the scene shortly after 17:30 and are tackling the...
Read moreDetailsPLAYPARK AT NEWPORT’S ST GEORGE’S GATE OFFICIALLY OPENS
David Wilson Homes has had a special visit from the Island’s Council for the official opening of the playpark at its Newport development. St George’s Gate in Shide welcomed Councillor Lora Peacey-Wilcox and the Chair of Newport and Carisbrooke Community...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE ISSUE REMINDER TO DOG OWNERS FOLLOWING SPATE OF SHEEP BEING ATTACKED
Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary’s Country Watch team are issuing a warning to dog walkers to keep their pets on leads after a number of sheep were killed over the weekend. During an incident on Saturday evening...
Read moreDetailsBLACKWATER MILL RESIDENTIAL HOME TO HOST ALZHEIMER’S FUNDRAISER
Blackwater Mill Residential Home is hosting a Teddy Bear's Picnic in aid of Alzheimer's Society on Friday 25th August. There will be a tasty Cream Tea Picnic Buffet between 11:00 and 16:00 as well as lots of games and entertainment....
Read moreDetailsPOSTPONED ISLE OF WIGHT PRIDE RETURNING TO RYDE THIS AUGUST
Isle of Wight Pride will be back on the streets of Ryde when the annual event, which was postponed due to bad weather last month, returns on 18th August. The event will kick off with the Pride Launch Party featuring...
Read moreDetails88TH ANNIVERSARY OF RED FUNNEL CELEBRATED WITH LAUNCH OF NEW HERITAGE DRIVING TRAIL
Red Funnel is celebrating the 88th anniversary of the ‘Red Funnel’ brand name in 2023 and has launched a new heritage driving trail on the Island to mark the occasion. Although the company was officially formed in 1861, it wasn't...
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