BAY AREA PLACE PLAN TO BE LAUNCHED AT PUBLIC MEETING NEXT WEEK
The town and parish councils of Sandown, Shanklin and Lake, in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council, will formally launch the Bay Area Place Plan at a public meeting at the Broadway Centre, Sandown next Monday (8th January). The ...
Read moreDetailsCOST OF GARDEN WASTE COLLECTION WILL INCREASE TO £102 CONFIRMS COUNCIL
The cost of the Isle of Wight Council’s Green Garden Waste collection service will rise again on Friday, marking a £30 increase in less than 2 years. The decision was made in the days before Christmas to increase the price ...
Read moreDetailsUNFORGETTABLE HALF-VOLLEY SEES GEORGE CARTER-KNIGHT HANDED GRASSROOTS GOAL OF THE YEAR
Cowes Sports player George Carter-Knight has earned the accolade for 'Grassroots Goal of the Year'. George scored his unforgettable half-volley in the Wessex Premier League game against Brockenhurst FC in mid-August. The Cowes Sports No 10 said of his goal: ...
Read moreDetails6 WEEKS IN PRISON FOR SUPERMARKET THIEF CAUGHT ON CAMERA
A man who walked out of Morrison's with a bag of stolen goods yesterday (Monday) before being intercepted by a security guard who clawed back the items has been sent to prison for 6 weeks. Daniel Drake, 40, of Holyrood ...
Read moreDetailsEARLY-BIRD TICKETS RELEASED FOR FANTASY TRADE AND COMIC CONVENTION 2024
Early-bird tickets for the Island’s annual fantasy trade and comic convention - Fan TC Con - have been released for sale. Mountbatten has this week been announced as charity partner for the 2024 event, which takes place at Medina Leisure ...
Read moreDetailsBOATS TOPPLED AS GALE FORCE WINDS BATTER THE ISLAND
Several expensive boats stored on the banks of the River Medina have toppled over in the adverse weather this afternoon (Tuesday) causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. At least 2 vessels have been knocked over completely with a 3rd ...
Read moreDetailsPLANS FOR NEW ARTS AND HERITAGE CENTRE IN SHANKLIN UNVEILED
Plans have been submitted to demolish the old Shanklin Library and build a brand new performing arts centre, museum and heritage centre in its place. The Shanklin Theatre & Community Trust has now filed a planning application with the Isle ...
Read moreDetailsQUADRUPLE ARREST AFTER ROBBERY IN VENTNOR SEES TOBACCO STOLEN FROM CORNER SHOP
A total of 4 people have been arrested on suspicion of robbery after tobacco and cigarettes were stolen from the Central store in Upper Ventnor yesterday evening (New Year's Day). Police were called at 18:11 on 1st January 2024 with ...
Read moreDetailsRED JET, FASTCAT AND HOVERTRAVEL SERVICES SUSPENDED DUE TO HIGH WINDS
3 cross-Solent routes have been suspended due to the adverse weather conditions being experienced today (Tuesday). With gusts of 94mph recorded at The Needles, Hovertravel services between Ryde and Southsea have been suspended for most of the day. Now, Red Funnel ...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT RFC RAISE OVER £1,500 FOR SERIOUSLY INJURED RUGBY PLAYER LUKE ORTON
Luke Orton Isle of Wight RFC has raised over £1,500 to support rugby player Luke Orton after his serious injury at the Summer Beach 7s. Present and past players and exiles from the club were joined by players from the ...
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