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Wightlink Ferries has released the next set of dates for its popular Meet the Managers drop-in consultation sessions. Three events have been arranged to enable senior managers to listen to customers who use the company’s three routes over a cup...
Read moreDetailsIain McKie, UKIP parliamentary candidate for the Isle of Wight, has said that UKIP IW propose to petition the cross-Solent ferry companies to introduce a flat price structure for Island residents to help plan trips and budget accordingly. Should Mr...
Read moreDetailsUPDATED: Three people were arrested earlier today (Wednesday) following an incident at Newport Quay, which resulted in several Police units attending. Officers were called to a public order incident outside The Bargeman's Rest pub just after 13:00. Four Police units responded...
Read moreDetailsThe number of unemployed Islanders claiming the benefit Jobseekers Allowance was significantly lower last month than in August 2013, according to figures released today (Wednesday). A total of 1,502 Isle of Wight residents were claiming JSA during August, a drop...
Read moreDetailsLocal voluntary and community groups are being reminded that time is running out for applications for a share of £80,000 under a new grant scheme launched in July by the Isle of Wight Foundation. The Isle of Wight Foundation, a...
Read moreDetailsCompton Bay in the West Wight has been named as one of the best beaches in the UK according to the travel experts at Rough Guides. The leading publisher of travel guides and travel content, the Rough Guides editorial team...
Read moreDetailsThis year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show opened last Friday with tall ship ‘Phoenix’ sailing into the marina in Mayflower Park. Ocean Safety organised one of the first events of the show when Charlie Mill from the company handed over a...
Read moreDetailsA charity netball tournament is set to be held in Sandown on Sunday as part of the Rally for Ronnie fundraising efforts for the Anthony Nolan Foundation. Ronnie Manders, the child of a former player and nephew of three current players...
Read moreDetailsOn Sunday 26th October, Hovertravel will be operating four additional early services from Ryde to Southsea to help runners make it across the starting line in time for this year’s Bupa Great South Run. After several of Hovertravel’s employees volunteered...
Read moreDetailsResidents of the picturesque village of Brighstone have written to the Council in significant numbers to voice their objections to a major development aimed at the heart of the village. As of yesterday (Sunday), the Isle of Wight Council Planning...
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