DRIVER FLEES AFTER CAR HITS SIGN AND SPINS IN VENTNOR
11th July 2026
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Ventnor Arts Club welcomes back singer songwriter Nick Tann this month but this time, he is not alone. Nick is best recognised in the guise of solo, acoustic guitar slinging, jazz tinged, folk-pop performer. It is that more familiar sound...
Read moreDetailsThe Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is seeking input from businesses, communities, and other organisations from across the region on plans to set the Solent on a pathway to a more prosperous future. A new Local Industrial Strategy (LIS) will...
Read moreDetailsMotorists heading home this evening should expect significant delays in the Newport area as a result of the complete closure of Staplers Road. The busy road in and out of Newport is already under a long-term one-way system to allow...
Read moreDetailsWardens from the National Trust are on the hunt for a number of missing goats that are thought to have escaped following vandalism in Ventnor over the weekend. Gates on Ventnor Downs were damaged at some point over the past...
Read moreDetailsEmergency services including the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are attending a road traffic collision between Ryde and Brading this afternoon (Tuesday). At least 2 vehicles have been involved in the smash at Rowborough Lane, which has prompted...
Read moreDetailsIsland Roads have implemented an emergency road closure on Bowcombe Road this afternoon (Tuesday) due to flooding. Intense downpours of rain have led to the carriageway becoming flooded outside Rowborough Farm. It has been deemed unsafe for motorists. The closure...
Read moreDetailsCommunity organisations on the Isle of Wight are celebrating a fantastic start to 2019 after being awarded over £30,000 in National Lottery funding for the quarter. The money, raised by players for good causes, is being distributed by The National...
Read moreDetailsAt least 2 vehicles have been involved in a road traffic collision at Blackwater between Arreton and Newport this afternoon (Tuesday). Police have been called to the scene on Blackwater Road near to the entrance for Wight Building Materials. Island...
Read moreDetailsSandown's Co-Op store will re-open later this week following a £400,000 makeover, which includes new tills, fridges and a snazzy new frontage. Over the past couple of weeks contractors have been working hard to transform the outdated store into a...
Read moreDetailsA tree that poses a danger to members of the public has resulted in the main road between Ryde and Nettlestone being closed to traffic this afternoon (Tuesday). Island Roads say they have closed Calthorpe Road in both directions. It...
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