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RYDE LEGEND DONNA TO LAUNCH HER LATEST COLLECTION OF UPCYCLED FASHION THIS MONTH
One of Ryde's most well-known characters - artist, comedian and social commentator Donna Jones MBE - will be launching her latest collection of upcycled fashions later this month (27th April). Prolific seamstress Donna has been busy over the winter sewing...
Read moreDetailsNARROW 1-POINT VICTORY HELPS IWFRC SECURE 3RD PLACED FINISH
A narrow 1-point victory over the team directly below them helped IWRFC claim 3rd spot in the Counties 3 Hampshire of London & SE Division. With 3rd and 4th placed teams facing each other, it was always going to be...
Read moreDetailsNEW HOSPITAL DISCHARGE APP TO LAUNCH IN TEST FOR THE ISLAND
Kuradocs Ltd, a company set up by Island-based entrepreneur Nicola Murgatroyd, has just launched their ground-breaking myra app, initially for testing on the Isle of Wight, with national roll-out planned for later in 2024. The app can be found on...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT BUSINESS OFFERS HELP TO THOSE AFFECTED BY RECENT FLOODING
Isle of Wight business betapak is offering vital assistance to those affected by the flooding this week. Record tides affected the town and village centres of Cowes, Newport, East Cowes and Wootton on Monday evening and Tuesday morning as reported...
Read moreDetailsMAN WHO SAID HE’D RATHER GO TO COURT THAN GIVE SPECIMEN TO BE SENTENCED NEXT MONTH
A Shanklin man who refused to give a specimen for analysis saying 'he would rather go to court' is to be sentenced next month after changing his plea. David Sanders, 48, of The Rogers in Shanklin, admitted failing to provide...
Read moreDetailsJUST 1 WEEK TO GO FOR WALK THE WIGHT POSTAL REGISTRATION
Postal registration for this year’s Walk the Wight is only available for one more week, so send those forms! Mountbatten’s flagship event takes place on Sunday, 12th May but packs and walker numbers can only be sent in the post...
Read moreDetailsFIND OUT ABOUT ALL 4 CANDIDATES VYING TO BECOME POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER
Four candidates are bidding to be Hampshire and Isle of Wight police and crime commissioner and here's what you need to know about them ahead of polling day next month (Thursday 2nd May). Police and crime commissioners (PCC) are elected...
Read moreDetails20-MONTH DRIVING BAN FOR ‘NAIVE’ SHANKLIN MOTORCYCLIST STOPPED OUTSIDE HOUSE
A 20-year-old motorcyclist - who was caught riding whilst under the influence of drugs - was also riding without a licence or insurance policy, a court has heard. Callum Fry, of Regent Street in Shanklin, admitted driving without a licence,...
Read moreDetailsCOUNCIL TO MAKE DECISION ON NORRIS CASTLE NEXT WEEK
The Isle of Wight Council is to finally decide whether or not to approve plans to restore and convert Norris Castle into a luxury hotel resort and wellness centre next week. Members of the Isle of Wight Council's (IOWC) planning...
Read moreDetailsWEST WIGHT PUB CAN NOW BE LISTED AS AN ‘ASSET OF COMMUNITY VALUE’
The Sun Inn in Hulverstone can now be listed as an ‘Asset of Community Value’ thanks to a campaign spearheaded by Island MP Bob Seely. Mr Seely said he wanted to secure the building’s future as a rural pub or...
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