SEELY URGES LOCAL COUNCILS TO APPLY FOR CASH FROM GOVERNMENT’S COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP FUND
Bids to secure funding to help save valuable community assets from being closed, sold or falling into disrepair are being encouraged by Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely. The Island’s MP has said the Government’s £150million Community Ownership Fund could...
Read moreDetailsARKSEN LAUNCH NEW 85FT EXPLORER FROM WIGHT SHIPYARD IN COWES
Boatbuilder Arksen has announced the official launch of Project Pelagos, their 85ft Explorer Vessel from the Isle of Wight ahead of her sea trials and ultimate handover to the client. The privately owned Arksen 85 has hit the water for...
Read moreDetailsHELP RAISE VITAL FUNDS FOR THE ISLE OF WIGHT YOUTH TRUST’S MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGN
The Isle of Wight Youth Trust, the largest independent charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people on the Isle of Wight, is this week taking part in the BigGive’s Kind2Mind Fundraising Appeal. This...
Read moreDetails50 BOATS LINE UP FOR ROYAL OCEAN RACING CLUB’S VICE ADMIRAL’S CUP
The 2023 Royal Ocean Racing Club Vice Admiral’s Cup will feature 50 boats racing off Cowes from tomorrow (Friday). The Cape 31, J/111 and J/109 Classes will race under 1-design rules with the HP30+ and Quarter Tonner Classes racing under...
Read moreDetailsLANCASTER BOMBER TO MAKE ISLE OF WIGHT ARMED FORCES DAY FLYPAST
Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day will be graced by 1 of the only airworthy Lancaster bombers on Sunday 25th June. Following this week's 80-year anniversary of the famous Dambusters Raid, it’s been confirmed the Lancaster bomber will be performing...
Read moreDetailsCOWES ENTERPRISE COLLEGE EARNS GLOWING ‘GOOD’ RATING FROM OFSTED
Students and staff at Cowes Enterprise College are proudly reflecting on their latest Ofsted rating, with the inspectorate rating them 'Good' in all categories. The school, sponsored by Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), are now holding celebratory events for staff and...
Read moreDetailsJOE ROBERTSON THROWS HAT INTO RING TO BE CONSERVATIVE’S EAST WIGHT PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE
Councillor Joe Robertson, Leader of the Conservatives on the Isle of Wight Council, has launched his campaign to become his Party’s candidate for the new Isle of Wight East constituency. With Bob Seely re-selected as Conservative candidate for the West...
Read moreDetailsSHOE ZONE IN SHANKLIN TO CLOSE IN FURTHER BLOW FOR REGENT STREET
Shoe Zone in Shanklin is to shut with 'Closing Down' signs now present in the windows of the once-popular shoe store. It is thought that the Regent Street shop will shut it's doors at the end of the Summer. This...
Read moreDetailsYOUNG ENTREPRENEURS COLLECT BUSINESS GONGS AT ISLE OF WIGHT GRAND FINAL
Inspiring Island entrepreneurs were quizzed on their latest ventures by Island business professionals as part of the Young Enterprise Company Programme Isle of Wight Grand Final, held in the Minghella Theatre at Quay Arts in Newport. 7 student teams from...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT WALKING FESTIVAL STROLLS AWAY WITH TOP PRIZE IN CHAMBER AWARDS
The 2023 Spring Isle of Wight Walking Festival got underway at the weekend with a real spring in its step after winning an award on Friday evening. The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Awards, hosted by Shaparak Khorsandi, saw...
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