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One-actor show - Frankenstein (On a Budget - is heading to Quay Arts next week. Having toured the UK since early September, the show is heading to Quay Arts on Thursday 7th November. This one-actor show involves some dodgy backdrops,...
Read moreDetailsSouthern Water and delivery partner executives raised a total of £7,500 for the Waterside Community Trust when they completed a charity bike ride around the Isle of Wight. The bike ride was in aid of Waterside Community Trust and Sail...
Read moreDetailsWightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Race Team team members Ewan Cook, Kirsty Cook, MacKenzie Cook, Nadia Lele and Oli Nolan were in action again on Sunday (27th October) at events across the South. Ewan, Kirsty, MacKenzie and Nadia travelled to Highlands Farm...
Read moreDetailsThis November, one of the Isle of Wight’s most popular pubs, The Bargeman’s Rest in Newport, is welcoming back the evening crowd with a tempting offer: 50% off all bar drinks! Owners Jane and Andrew Gibbs are hopeful that the...
Read moreDetailsA pair of males from Leeds - aged 50 and 17 respectively - have been arrested following an incident that unfolded in Whitwell earlier today (Tuesday) after several vehicles were seen to contravene a no-entry sign. Following complaints from members...
Read moreDetailsA new, free programme helping Island businesses to develop opportunities in exporting, innovation and collaboration, has been launched. The Isle of Wight Growth Catalyst is a fully-funded initiative from Innovation Wight, providing tailored support for local companies. Each pathway -...
Read moreDetailsGKN Aerospace, the largest private employer on the Island, has completed a 1.2MW solar farm at its East Cowes site, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainability. The solar farm covers 3.9 acres of previously unused land...
Read moreDetailsChief Executive of Mountbatten, Nigel Hartley MBE, has announced he will retire in October 2025 after spending over a decade with the hospice organisation. Nigel joined Mountbatten in 2015, in the wake of a period of difficulty and challenge for...
Read moreDetails'Critical' Ryde Railway Pier strengthening and refurbishment works are set to go ahead. Following an approved listed building consent application, Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd will carry out works in Zones 1 – 3 of the structure which is part of...
Read moreDetailsA Ryde woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving following a crash in Ryde last night (Saturday). Police were called to Great Preston Road near the junction with Carlton Road at around 00:00, following reports of a road...
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