HOME-START RECOGNISES 20 YEARS OF SERVICE BY ISLAND VOLUNTEER MARGARET RYLANDS
The family charity Home-Start Isle of Wight is celebrating its longest-serving volunteer this week after 2 decades of service. Margaret Rylands has volunteered helping young families for the past 20 years, and has also been a trustee of the organisation...
Read moreDetails‘MECHANICAL ISSUE’ FORCES REVISED TIMETABLE FOR FISHBOURNE-PORTSMOUTH CAR FERRY
Wightlink have said that due to a mechanical issue on board the St Faith, they will be operating a revised timetable on their Fishbourne-Portsmouth service on both Wednesday (12th) and Thursday (13th July). It is not yet clear which sailing times...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT ‘A GREAT LOCATION’ FOR HOLIDAYMAKERS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES
As the holiday season gets closer, the best places to holiday in the UK for EV (Electric Vehicle) drivers have been revealed, with the Isle of Wight in 14th place. EV charging platform Monta have reviewed the hotspots of EV...
Read moreDetailsFREE BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT EXPO 2023 MAKES BIG RETURN AT NEW VENUE IN RYDE TOMORROW
If you’re involved in business on the Isle of Wight, don’t miss the opportunity to network with more than 60 exhibiting businesses and many more attendees at Expo 2023 at Ryde School tomorrow (Wednesday). Organised by the Isle of Wight...
Read moreDetailsSUCCESSFUL ‘MEET THE FUNDERS’ EVENT CONNECTS RYDE COMMUNITY GROUPS WITH VITAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
A recent ‘Meet the Funders’ event provided a unique platform for local Ryde community groups to connect with several funding organisations. The event - which took place last Thursday (6th July) at Aspire Ryde - aimed to equip community organisations...
Read moreDetailsJULIE JONES-EVANS 1 OF 8 NEW FACES AT ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND’S SOUTH WEST AREA COUNCIL
The national development agency for culture and creativity has announced 8 new appointments to its South West Area Council, including the Isle of Wight's very own Julie Jones-Evans. From September, they will each play a crucial role in influencing the...
Read moreDetailsISLAND PROPERTIES UP FOR AUCTION WITH CLIVE EMSON THIS JULY
9 land and property lots on the Island are to be auctioned this month (July) and are among 149 listed across Southern England by Clive Emson Auctioneers. Rob Marchant, Island auctioneer for the regional land and property auction firm, said:...
Read moreDetailsSHOCK FOOTAGE APPEARS TO SHOW CHILD ON DRIVER’S LAP WHILST DRIVING ALONG BUSY MAIN ROAD
A video has emerged online appearing to show a young child sitting behind the wheel of a Skoda whilst driving along a busy main road between Ryde and Sandown. The vehicle and its underage driver - who appeared to be...
Read moreDetailsCASUALTY AIRLIFTED FROM SCENE OF RECENT BEMBRIDGE CRASH DISCHARGED FROM INTENSIVE CARE
A man who suffered serious injuries following a crash on the main road between St Helens and Bembridge 2 weeks ago is recovering from the impact of the accident. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Tuesday 27th June, as...
Read moreDetailsPRINCE’S TRUST TEAM ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT TAKES ACTION TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service's Prince’s Trust teams on the Isle of Wight, as well as in Southampton and Basingstoke, have been busy helping to improve their local areas with a variety of inspiring projects. The...
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