DRIVER FLEES AFTER CAR HITS SIGN AND SPINS IN VENTNOR
11th July 2026
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Ventnor's Belgrave Road - which had been closed for some 8-months after a major rockfall earlier this year - has officially reopened.
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight athlete Pearl Dobson has secured an impressive international silver medal after placing 2nd at the Brazil Masters bodybuilding competition at the age of 60.
Read moreDetailsMotorcyclists from across the Isle of Wight delivered festive joy to children at St Mary's Hospital at the weekend (Sunday).
Read moreDetailsVectis RFC is ending 2025 on a high with academy recognition, county honours, and a memorable trip to the home of English rugby - rounding off a week of achievement and pride for the Isle of Wight-based club.
Read moreDetailsVentnor's unbeaten run in Hampshire Counties 3 came to an end at Wootton on Saturday (20th December) as Isle of Wight RFC delivered a gritty and well-earned 15-5 victory.
Read moreDetailsChristmas and New Year’s bank holidays will see temporary changes to bin collection schedules across the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsShanklin Sandown Rowing Club welcomed GB Olympic Coach Robin Williams MBE to their training session at the Folly Inn last Saturday.
Read moreDetailsSouthern Water’s team of engineers have donned Santa hats and hit the road this festive season in a bid to prevent fatbergs from ruining Christmas for households across the Isle of Wight and beyond.
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight County Record Office will reopen next week after closing for essential maintenance works.
Read moreDetailsShanklin & Sandown Golf Club held their Christmas Mixed Foursomes stableford competition last Sunday (14th December).
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