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On the same day that it has been announced that the Black Arrow Rocket is to be returned to UK after 48 years, Wight Aviation Museum announces the Rocket Island Project. Black Arrow was built at Saunders Roe (now GKN)...
Read moreDetailsThe ongoing uncertainty of Brexit is threatening the final chapter of a complex rescue and rehabilitation effort for 2 lions due to be rehomed at the Isle of Wight Zoo. Previously forced to perform in a circus, the 5-year-old brothers,...
Read moreDetailsMore than 7,600 people in the South East have signed up to the government’s new saving account – Help to Save – depositing over £790,000. A new tool in the HMRC app is available which lets savers set their own...
Read moreDetailsA number of beach huts at The Duver in St Helens have been vandalised overnight. Rachel Sotunde has taken to Facebook to let owners know that the seaside huts have been broken into. Speaking with locals, Rachael says it is...
Read moreDetailsVery cold conditions saw a slippery start for the Isle of Wight's Richard Weaver and James Pink as they took on the challenge of the 2019 Brands Hatch Stages Rally in Kent at the weekend. They quickly acclimatised to the...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Indoor Bowls Club were comprehensively beaten by the Victory Club from Portsmouth in the 4th round of the Mens Over 60’s Double Rink. Victory took command of the match from the early stages and the Island side...
Read moreDetailsIslanders set their eyes for skies earlier this morning (Monday) for a glimpse of a super blood wolf moon. Between 04:41 and 05:43, the moon passed through Earth's shadow to create a total lunar eclipse during what is known as...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Hedgerow Group has announced that the 2019 competition will not go ahead this year. Despite their best efforts, the group have been unable to secure a site with both a good hedge and safe access. As...
Read moreDetailsAnother high-end bicycle has been stolen on the Isle of Wight, this time from a garage in Newport. A Lapierre Zesty 314 with a nuke proof headset, gusset wide bars and bontrager king earl pedals has gone missing from a...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed at Bembridge Coast Hotel this afternoon (Sunday) - the second time it has been called to the village since Christmas. The green and yellow helicopter touched down on the...
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