Latest News
Have you got a story to share? Get in touch with our newsroom… Simply email [email protected] or call 01983 898288
RYDE MAN WHO BRANDISHED MACHETE IN FRONT OF CHILDREN HANDED SUSPENDED SENTENCE
A man seen wandering the streets of Ryde in broad daylight armed with a machete - witnessed by many, including children - has received a suspended prison sentence. Martin Bell, 52, of St Thomas' Street in Ryde, appeared before the...
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR PADDLING POOL COULD GAIN SEASIDE HERITAGE STATUS IF SUCCESSFUL IN NATIONAL VOTE
It’s been a favourite for generations, and now an iconic Isle of Wight landmark could soon be joining the ranks of Blackpool Tower and Saltburn Cliff Tramway if successful in a national vote. The famous Ventnor Paddling Pool is a...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT TEENAGER SAFFI HILL RECOGNISED AS GOAT MILK’S BIGGEST FAN
St Helen’s Farm in Yorkshire, renowned for its high-quality goat’s milk product, has announced a special recognition for its biggest fan – the Isle of Wight's Saffi Hill. Saffi has been an advocate for the brand since the age of...
Read moreDetailsBRAND NEW FILM HIGHLIGHTS STRUGGLES FACING MOUNTBATTEN
A hard-hitting new film by Mountbatten highlights a drop in NHS funding and sends a stark message about its potential impact on the vital work we do at our hospices (Southampton and Newport, Isle of Wight) and in homes across...
Read moreDetailsPERFORMER ACCESSIBILITY AT APOLLO THEATRE BOOSTED FOLLOWING STAIRLIFT INSTALLATION
A stairlift has been installed at Newport's Apollo Theatre, to help performers with a disability get to and from the stage. Throughout those years the Apollo Players have devoted themselves to improving the facilities throughout the theatre – in particular...
Read moreDetailsUKSA LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH PROGRAMME WITH CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
UKSA, the world-renowned maritime youth charity, has launched a new research programme with Cambridge University. It achieves its impact through over 7,000 children visiting with their schools or groups to experience life-enhancing programmes; and through over 3,000 young adults undertaking...
Read moreDetailsCONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP CANDIDATE TOM TUGENDHAT VISITS ISLE OF WIGHT MEMBERS
Conservative Party leadership candidate Tom Tugendhat MP has met party members on the Isle of Wight as part of his tour of local associations across the UK. Joined by Joe Robertson, the MP for Isle of Wight East, Tugendhat pledged...
Read moreDetailsMAGISTRATES TELL REPEAT OFFENDER TERENCE PERKINS THERE’S ‘NO MORE BITES OF THE CHERRY’
39-year-old Terence Perkins has been handed a 2-year community order and warned that he won't be given 'any more bites of the cherry' following his latest appearance before Magistrates earlier this week. Perkins, now of Barton Road in Newport but...
Read moreDetailsCHARITY GIG AT STRINGS AIMS TO RAISE CASH FOR 2 GOOD CAUSES
A trio of Isle of Wight bands will be aiming to raise the roof and some cash for 2 good causes at a gig at Strings later this month. Goodbye Stereo, Boca and The Spammy Oatis will be hitting the...
Read moreDetailsAGE UK ISLE OF WIGHT ON THE MOVE TO LARGER PREMISES IN HEART OF COUNTY TOWN
Age UK Isle of Wight has announced an upcoming move to St Thomas House in St Thomas' Square, as part of a shift towards a more community-focused approach. The charity has undertaken a significant review of its current office building...
Read moreDetails
