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ISABELLA: THE LAST QUEEN OF THE WIGHT TO BE PERFORMED AT VENTNOR FRINGE
Isabella: The Last Queen of the Wight Live, based on the life of one of the most influential and powerful women of her day, Isabella de Fortibus, is to be performed at Ventnor Fringe this July. Come and meet one...
Read moreDetailsTESCO STORES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN FACING HUNGER THIS SUMMER HOLIDAYS
As part of its Stronger Starts programme, Tesco stores across the Isle of Wight are inviting customers to round up their bill to the nearest pound at the checkout during 1 week in July and another in August, with all...
Read moreDetailsCOUNCIL URGES ISLANDERS NOT TO FLY-TIP GARDEN WASTE THIS SUMMER
The Isle of Wight Council is asking Islanders to correctly dispose of their garden waste this Summer season. Garden waste is often found fly-tipped on Isle of Wight Council land. This is most often found by back gates or fence...
Read moreDetails31% INCREASE IN CALL-OUTS FOR HAMPSHIRE & ISLE OF WIGHT AIR AMBULANCE
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance responded to a third more emergency incidents in the first half of 2024 than in the same period last year. Statistics reveal that the life-saving charity’s doctors, dispatchers, pilots and paramedics responded to...
Read moreDetailsRSPCA REVEALS 108 ANIMAL ABUSE REPORTS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT SO FAR THIS YEAR
The RSPCA has warned that animal cruelty is on the rise - with the charity receiving 108 cruelty reports so far this year on the Isle of Wight alone, with its busiest period yet to come. The new figures, released...
Read moreDetailsSUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR HOLIDAY PARK WORKER WHO STOLE MORE THAN £13,000 FROM EMPLOYER
A Bembridge woman who stole more than £13,000 from her employer by simply refunding business transactions onto her personal bank cards, has been handed a suspended prison sentence. Kathryn Lucas, 27, of Crossway, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates...
Read moreDetailsREDUNDANCIES ON THE CARDS AT UKSA – 10 ROLES AT RISK
A total of 10 roles at Cowes-based UKSA are at risk of redundancy, the charity has confirmed. UKSA - a maritime youth charity and training centre based on Arctic Road - said the decision has come about following a 'strategic...
Read moreDetailsRANGE ROVER ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL VEHICLE PARTNER OF COWES WEEK 2024
Cowes Week organisers have announced an exciting partnership with Range Rover, who join the event as the Official Vehicle Partner of Cowes Week for 2024. Range Rover will be offering an exciting guest experience at Cowes Yacht Haven using thrilling...
Read moreDetailsISLAND’S FAMOUS ROMAN MOSAIC INSPIRES A REGATTA HAT
The 1,700-year-old image of a cockerel-headed man discovered at Brading Roman Villa will be the theme of a spectacular hat created for next month’s Sandown Bay Regatta. Work on the headwear begins this week at The Regatta Hat Factory which...
Read moreDetails2024 COUNTY SHOW HAD SOMETHING FOR ALL TASTES AND INTERESTS
With some of the best weather of the Summer so far, crowds flocked to this year's Isle of Wight County Show at Northwood. There really was something for all tastes and interests. Animals played a big part in the various...
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