NAVIGATING THE WORLD OF VACATION RENTALS IN PICTURESQUE MADEIRA
Imagine waking up to the sound of waves gently crashing against the shore, the scent of salt in the air, and the lush greenery of Madeira enveloping you. This Portuguese island, famed for its scenic beauty, vibrant culture, and year-round ...
Read moreDetailsFINE FOR MAN FOUND WITH DRUGS HE USED ‘TO MEDICATE AUTISM AND ADHD’
A Freshwater man who said he had drugs in possession because he used them to medicate his ADHD and autism has been fined £120. Norton Downer, 46, of Madeira Lane in Freshwater, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court ...
Read moreDetailsGODSHILL’S CHEVERTON FARM SHOP ANNOUNCES SHOCK CLOSURE
Cheverton Farm Shop in Godshill will be closing its doors for the last time on 1st April. Situated on the A3020 on the outskirts of the village, the site used to be home to establishments such as Brownriggs and Godshill ...
Read moreDetailsFORMER WESTON ACADEMY TO BE SOLD FOR £400,000 – TO MAKE WAY FOR HOUSES
The former Weston Academy primary school in the West Wight will be sold for £400,000 to make way for a potential 16 houses. Since closing in 2015, Weston Academy, in Totland, has sat empty and the Isle of Wight Council’s previous ...
Read moreDetailsWIGHT RHINOS – PIONEERS OF THE GRIDIRON GAME ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Did you know that the 80s and 90s were the heyday of American Football - sometimes described as 'chess with violence' - on the Isle of Wight? The recently-formed Wight Raptors keep the flag flying for the gridiron game on ...
Read moreDetailsREW VALLEY SPORTS CENTRE COULD BE LEASED FOR 125 YEARS
A sports facility in Upper Ventnor could be leased for 125 years to the Island Free School - or face the threat of closure. The Rew Valley Sports Centre was formerly used by Ventnor Middle School until it closed in ...
Read moreDetailsRUNNING GROUP FROM THE WEST WIGHT DONATE ITEMS TO LOCAL FOODBANK ON WEEKLY DASH
West Wight Road Runners met up for their weekly run earlier this week, but this time decided to turn the usual gathering into a 'Food Bank Run'. 20 runners met in Freshwater each with items to donate to the Isle ...
Read moreDetailsBAGS ON THE BEACH AT BINSTEAD FOUND TO CONTAIN BEDDING NOT DRUGS
Police have been investigating the discovery of bags on a beach in Binstead, but fears of them being filled with drugs have been alleviated. Officers were called at around 10:30 to reports of multiple bags washing up on a beach ...
Read moreDetailsWESSEX CANCER SUPPORT AND PLATFORM ONE TO PRESENT ‘ARTS AID’
Platform One has partnered with Wessex Cancer Support to bring the Island a unique evening of upcoming talent, innovative performances and inspiring creations in Newport on Friday 17th May. Platform One, the education provider specialising in high-quality education for the ...
Read moreDetailsRED FUNNEL BOSS APOLOGISES AFTER SHAMBOLIC SERVICE – CUSTOMERS OFFERED VOUCHERS
The boss of Red Funnel has apologised to customers and recognised that the level of service provided by the company this weekend is 'not acceptable to the Island'. The apology comes after Red Eagle was pulled from service on Saturday ...
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