DRIVER FLEES AFTER CAR HITS SIGN AND SPINS
11th July 2026
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Further deterioration of the PS Ryde, which has been laid up on the banks of the River Medina for decades, has resulted in a team of enthusiasts admitting defeat and saying goodbye to hopes of restoring her to a former...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: A technical issue with an essential piece of equipment on board one of Wightlink's ferries has led to 2 cancellations this afternoon (Thursday). The 16:00 sailing from Lymington and 17:05 from Yarmouth have both been cancelled. Wightlink are asking customers...
Read moreDetailsHome-Start Isle of Wight, a Newport-based organisation that offers family support, has been chosen by Island Roads staff as their charity of the year. Island Roads employees have already planned a year of fundraising activities to raise money for Home-Start...
Read moreDetailsThe Early Intervention Psychosis (EIP) service is moving to a more convenient location close to the centre of Newport town. The new premises in Orchard Street has been improved to ensure the accommodation and environment meets the needs of the...
Read moreDetailsProperty of the week - 18th January 2019 Hose Rhodes Dickson are delighted to offer this charming four bedroom detached home found in the sought after village location of Howgate Road, only a stone's throw away from the local beach....
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight Unite, a fundraising event in aid of Stand up to Cancer, will be taking place at Strings Bar & Venue in Newport on Friday 1st February. An evening of live music from the likes of the UK's...
Read moreDetailsPolice on the Isle of Wight are asking if you know the man pictured above, as they would like to speak to him about 2 burglary incidents in Shanklin earlier this month. In the early hours of the morning on...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council’s budget proposals for 2019/20 will be discussed at a public meeting this month. Residents have been invited to share their views during the 2-hour session at Medina Theatre on 30th January, from 18:30. Councillor Stuart...
Read moreDetailsA new social group for over 18s is starting up in Wootton Community Centre at Brannon Way on 30th January 2019 from 14:00-16:00. Organised by Ryde Alive!, the group will offer a way to meet new people and a chance...
Read moreDetailsIndoor cricket resumed last Sunday (13th January) at Cowes Enterprise College as the Leslies Motors Indoor Cricket League returned from its Christmas break. EPP confirmed their place at the top of Division 1 with a comprehensive win over Shanklin &...
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