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SEALS – FREQUENT VISITORS TO ISLE OF WIGHT’S BEACHES AND HARBOURS
Did you know that the Solent is the site of the only colony of seals in the whole of the South East of England? It is only comparatively recently that seals started breeding in the Solent, with the first 2...
Read moreDetailsDRIVER SOUGHT AFTER ‘DANGEROUS OVERTAKE’ IN THE BAY
A driver who 'dangerously' overtook Police officers last night (Friday) is being sought after fleeing the scene. The car stopped at Yaverland car park, but the owner didn't hang around and took off into a field. The yellow Mini was...
Read moreDetailsPARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE BOB SEELY LAUNCHES ELECTION CAMPAIGN
Prospective parliamentary candidate for the Isle of Wight West, Bob Seely, launched his election campaign at a rally in Newport on Thursday evening. Speaking to a crowd at Newport Parish Centre, Bob said that if re-elected he would continue to...
Read moreDetailsFREE FOOT PASSENGER TRAVEL FOR VETS AND ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL ON D-DAY 80
In honour of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Isle of Wight ferry operator Red Funnel is offering past and present members of the UK Armed Forces free foot passenger travel on 5th and 6th June 2024. This special offer is...
Read moreDetailsLIB DEM CANDIDATE MICHAEL SAYS HE IS COMMITTED TO STATE-OF-THE-ART LIVING MUSEUM IDEA
Michael Lilley, Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate for Isle of Wight East, has committed to develop a state-of-the-art living museum and family science centre in the heart of the Bay Area. Michael says that this initiative is part of his vision...
Read moreDetailsAIR AMBULANCE TO HOST EVENT DETAILING LOCAL VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
As part of the annual Volunteers’ Week (3rd-9th June), Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) is hoping to recruit new volunteers to help promote and represent the life-saving service in the community. The charity will be holding an...
Read moreDetailsEMOTIONS RUN HIGH AT PUBLIC MEETING OVER LATEST WOOTTON GRAVEL EXTRACTION PLANS
There was a mix of anger, frustration and disbelief at Thursday night’s public meeting for Wootton residents who are concerned over the latest changes to the planning application to extract gravel at Palmers Farm. Despite the school holidays, it was...
Read moreDetailsTHE ENTERTAINER TOY SHOP HEADING FOR TESCO’S RYDE STORE
The Entertainer Toy Shop is heading to Tesco Extra in Ryde as part of a new partnership between the 2 brands. Over the past 18 months, a trial has been running in 35 stores across the country - which has...
Read moreDetailsFIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS HELP ISLE OF WIGHT HOTELS PREPARE FOR THE SUMMER SEASON
Fire Safety Inspectors from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) have been visiting hotels and guest houses across the Isle of Wight over the past couple of weeks to help them prepare for the busy holiday...
Read moreDetailsGENERAL ELECTION WRITS RECEIVED AHEAD OF POLLING DAY IN JULY
The Island has officially received the ‘writs from the clerk to the crown’ for the General Election. This official part of the process for a general election was overseen by Graham Biss, High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight and...
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