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CHEEKY CHIMPS NURSERY KEEPS POSITIVE OFSTED RATING
Cheeky Chimps in Ryde has secured a positive Ofsted rating for more than 2 decades now, after its latest visit. Cheeky Chimps Childcare off Monkton Street was visited by the education watchdog in November last year and again scored ‘good’....
Read moreDetailsSUCCESSFUL ROUNDTABLE EVENT ON GREENER MARITIME FUELS HELD IN FISHBOURNE
The future of green shipping was top of the agenda at a roundtable event convened by Maritime UK Solent recently. Maritime UK Solent invited industry leaders in its network to join regulators to talk about the transition from carbon-based fuels...
Read moreDetailsMAN CHARGED WITH COMMON ASSAULT AND SHOPLIFTING OFFENCES FOLLOWING MORRISON’S INCIDENT
A Ryde man has been charged with numerous shoplifting offences following an incident at Morrison's in Ryde over the weekend. Daniel Jeavons, 32, of Ryde Esplanade, was charged yesterday (Monday) with 4 counts of theft from a shop. All the...
Read moreDetailsLOCAL SHIPPING COMPANY EMBRACES MARITIME INNOVATION WITH £3.7MILLION CONSORTIUM GRANT
In a ground-breaking collaboration, Isle of Wight-based Carisbrooke Shipping is joining forces with GT Green Technologies and The University of Bristol to spearhead a revolutionary shift in commercial shipping. Thanks to a substantial £3.7million grant win from the Department for...
Read moreDetailsPUBLIC DEMONSTRATION THIS SUNDAY AS HARBOUR FARM ACTION GROUP CONTINUES PROTESTING EFFORTS
The Harbour Farm Action Group plans to hold a public demonstration on Embankment Road in Bembridge this Sunday (4th February), despite what seems like a major ‘U’ turn by the Environment Agency. The Agency’s operations manager, John O’Flynn, promised, in...
Read moreDetailsPUB IN THE HEART OF EAST COWES TO CLOSE LATER THIS YEAR
The Victoria Tavern pub in East Cowes is to close its doors for good in May, it has today (Tuesday) been announced. After 5 years, the current custodians have announced that they have decided with a 'heavy heart' to call...
Read moreDetailsNEW NAME FOR ISLE OF WIGHT’S 2-DAY CLASSIC CAR SHOW
The Isle of Wight's 2-day classic car extravaganza has been rebranded with a brand new name, to reflect the show's new direction in 2024 and beyond. For 22 years, the Isle of Wight International Classic Car Extravaganza has been a...
Read moreDetailsPLANNING INSPECTORATE OVERTURN COUNCIL’S DECISION ON EXTRA CARAVANS IN GURNARD
Sunnycott Caravan Park in Gurnard will be allowed to extend after all — nearly 2 years after it was first denied. It comes as a Government watchdog overturned the Isle of Wight Council’s decision to refuse permission. Owner, Lynn Wildey,...
Read moreDetailsNO CASES OF MEASLES IDENTIFIED ON THE ISLAND DESPITE ‘NATIONAL INCIDENT’
No cases of measles have been recorded on the Isle of Wight amid national health agencies warning about outbreaks. It comes as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declared a national incident as cases rise across the country and is...
Read moreDetailsLIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL? REVISED PLANS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR NEWPORT’S NEW GROUND
Newport IW FC have made a welcome announcement that updated plans are to be submitted for their new ground on the Racecourse in Whippingham, despite ‘challenging economic conditions’. The County Town club believe Isle of Wight Council approval for the...
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