WARRIOR FESTIVAL HEADS TO NEW VENUE FOR 2023 AS EVENT RETURNS FOR 3RD YEAR
Returning for the 3rd year, Warrior Festival 2023 is to be held at the new venue of Smallbrook Stadium in Ryde on Saturday 15th July. Over the past 2 years, Warrior Festival has hosted a total of 16 bands and...
Read moreDetailsBE MORE GREEN FESTIVAL SET FOR END OF MAY AT MOORGREEN RESERVOIR PARK
A new free community event supported by Cowes Town Council has been announced for Sunday 28th May focussed on the Island's UNESCO Biosphere status and sustainability. It’s all happening between 10:00 and 17:00 at Moorgreen Reservoir Park in Cowes with...
Read moreDetailsCOWES STUDENTS EARN PLACES ON PRESTIGIOUS OXBRIDGE SCHOLARS PROGRAMME
4 students from Cowes Enterprise College have earned places on an exciting Oxbridge scholars programme which will help maximise their chances of gaining entry into the prestigious universities. Students Emira Lutolli, Madeline Rick, Rusen Ugursal, and Rosie Vince at Cowes...
Read moreDetails2 MALES ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED BURGLARY AT DERELICT HOTEL ON SANDOWN’S BROADWAY
Police have confirmed that 2 males were arrested last night (Thursday) after being caught inside the Parkbury Hotel on Broadway , allegedly stripping the property of copper piping and fixtures. It comes just over a month since there was a...
Read moreDetails15-YEAR-OLD BOY HIT BY VEHICLE IN SANDOWN TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
A 15-year-old boy has been taken to hospital following a collision with a vehicle in Sandown this afternoon (Friday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called to the scene on Perowne Way near the junction with Stower Place shortly...
Read moreDetailsTECH:TRUCK COMES TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT TO INSPIRE BUDDING ENGINEERS OF THE FUTURE
The Isle of Wight College has announced the launch of TECH:TRUCK, the brand new mobile education and technology roadshow with the wheels set firmly in motion for a busy inaugural year touring local schools and community events. The truck is...
Read moreDetailsRUSH OF EARLY ENTRIES FOR THE TAITTINGER ROYAL SOLENT YACHT CLUB REGATTA 2023
Just 2 weeks ago, registration opened for this year’s event - running from Friday 14th July to Sunday 16th July - and already 114 teams have entered the regatta, taking advantage of the event’s substantial, early bird discount which is...
Read moreDetailsCAR AND NEEDLES BREEZER BUS COLLIDE IN FRESHWATER
A crash involving a car and a bus resulted in the service being withdrawn earlier today (Friday). The incident occurred at around 11:45 on Moa Place just outside West Wight Sports Centre. A Needles Breezer bus and a Kia collided...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT MP BACKS PLANS TO ALLOW PHARMACISTS TO ISSUE PRESCRIPTIONS
The Island’s MP Bob Seely has welcomed plans to allow pharmacists on the Island to issue prescriptions for common ailments. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday, Bob asked for reassurance that the financial package offered will "support and make them feel...
Read moreDetailsISLAND ROADS ANNUAL ROAD SURVEY UNDERWAY TO IDENTIFY PROBLEM AREAS
Virtually the entire road network on the Island is currently being independently surveyed to help decide where future highway improvement investment is most needed. The survey is being undertaken by Bristol-based experts WDM who have been conducting the annual hi-tech...
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