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ORCHESTRA FOUNDED BY ISLANDER PERFORM WALK ON MUSIC FOR BRITISH BOXER BEN WHITTAKER
An orchestra founded by Island man Simon Ledger produced the walk-on for boxing star Ben Whittaker who fought in front of 15,000 people in South London last weekend (Saturday 15th June). Walsall-born Whittaker, an Olympic silver medallist, came out to...
Read moreDetailsWINNERS OF ROAD SAFETY POSTER COMPETITION ANNOUNCED
The winners of a road safety poster competition, launched by the Isle of Wight Council in partnership with Southern Vectis and the Isle of Wight Community Rail Partnership, have been announced. The competition, open to all secondary, sixth form and...
Read moreDetailsEND OF AN ERA! CHALE SERVICE STATION TO CLOSE ITS DOORS NEXT WEEK
After more than 60 years of service to motorists on the Isle of Wight, Chale Service Station is to close its doors next week. Founded by Roy Sheath and his late wife Hazel in 1960, the garage has been a...
Read moreDetailsRELIEF FOR RYDE AS NEW ESPLANADE TOILETS FINALLY OPEN
The new public toilets at Ryde Interchange on the Esplanade have finally opened, more than 2 years after the loos at Western Gardens were demolished. Ryde Town Council has confirmed that the new conveniences - located on the concourse within...
Read moreDetailsBIG BROTHER STAR DEREK LAUD JOINS JOE’S ELECTION CAMPAIGN
Former Big Brother contestant, journalist, academic and businessman, Derek Laud, has joined the General Election campaign on the Island. Derek Laud has been campaigning in Isle of Wight East with Conservative MP hopeful Joe Robertson. The former political speechwriter was...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT GIN WINS YET MORE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
In a proud moment for the Island Spirits Distillery, makers of Isle of Wight Gin and Rocken End Rum, 3 of its spirits have clinched prestigious awards at this year's International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). The distillery's signature gin,...
Read moreDetailsWIGHTLINK TO HOST ITS OWN ONBOARD FESTIVAL FOR REVELLERS HEADING TO THE ISLAND
Wightlink is ready to welcome crowds of music lovers who will be travelling by ferry to the Isle of Wight Festival, one of the most popular events on the calendar. Tens of thousands of people will be crossing the Solent...
Read moreDetailsWILDHEART ANIMAL SANCTUARY’S FOCAS FEST RETURNS LATER THIS MONTH
FOCAS Fest – Focus on Conservation and Science Festival – is returning to the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary for a second year after its successful debut in 2023. This year, the event will be bigger and better, taking place over 2...
Read moreDetailsMAN OVERBOARD DURING WET AND WILD ROUND THE ISLAND RACE
It was certainly a Round the Island Race to remember this year with crews battling the adverse conditions on Saturday, especially around The Needles and St Catherine’s Point. Wet, windy conditions greated those that made the 06:00 start on Saturday...
Read moreDetailsPASSIONATE DUO BEHIND PLASTIC FREE COMMUNITY LAUNCHED IN BEMBRIDGE
A new plastic-free community in Bembridge has been set up - and here's how you can get involved. The Plastic Free Communities network has been created to tackle plastic pollution at source – from beaches and green spaces right back...
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