A LOOK BACK AT NEWS FROM PAST DECADES: WEEK ENDING 25TH NOVEMBER
Local headlines from 50, 60, 70, 90, 100, 110, 120 and 130 years ago, including a Newport Mayor who amused Queen Victoria in November 1893... 50 years ago (1973) FOG-BOUND FERRY FINALLY SAILS Around 400 weary passengers were forced to ...
Read moreDetails12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS TO BE TOLD IN VENTNOR THIS DECEMBER THROUGH UNIQUE WINDOW SPOTTING COMPETITION
The 12 Days of Christmas is being told through a window spotting competition in the town of Ventnor this December. Many people know the song ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ - it’s a cumulative song in which more and more ...
Read moreDetailsPOLICE LAUNCH INVESTIGATION AS 33-YEAR-OLD DIES IN UNEXPLAINED CIRCUMSTANCES IN RYDE
A 33-year-old man’s death at an address in Ryde last night (Friday) is being treated as unexplained by Police. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to Union Road by the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service at just gone ...
Read moreDetailsFRESHWATER’S BASKETBALL COURT RE-OPENS AFTER £22,000 REFURBISHMENT
The basketball court at Freshwater's Moa Place Multi Use Games Area has received a full refurbishment, costing £22,500. The court was officially relaunched by local players and councillors alike taking part in a shooting skills and drills clinic run by ...
Read moreDetails“I’M DOING ALL I CAN TO ERADICATE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN” SAYS CRIME COMMISSIONER ON WHITE RIBBON DAY
Local Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, says she remains resolute in doing all she can to eradicate violence against women and girls across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as countries around the world mark World Ribbon Day. The ...
Read moreDetailsTECHNICAL WOES CONTINUE FOR HOVERTRAVEL WITH SERVICE SUSPENDED AGAIN
Hovertravel’s Ryde to Southsea service has been hit by yet more technical issues this morning (Saturday), forcing the cancellation of crossings. It was only yesterday that the service was bought to a halt on 2 occasions - first thing in ...
Read moreDetailsSOUTHERN WATER BACKS GOVERNMENT’S PLANS TO BAN PROBLEMATIC WET WIPES
Southern Water is backing the Government’s continued efforts to reduce plastic pollution as new figures reveal nearly 40% of all blockages are caused by wet wipes and sanitary items. The utility company believes the ban of wet wipes will provide ...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT FOOTBALL PREVIEW: VICS TO FACE LEAGUE LEADERS HAMWORTHY REC
In the only Wessex League game on the Isle of Wight today (Saturday) 10th-placed East Cowes Vics face Division 1 league leaders Hamworthy Rec at Beatrice Avenue. Beating Hamworthy is a massive ask for Vics. Hamworthy have won 13 of ...
Read moreDetailsAIR AMBULANCE JOINS RESPONSE TO LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY IN RYDE TOWN CENTRE
The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed in Ryde tonight (Friday) as medics and Police respond to a life-threatening emergency in the centre of town. Paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service - supported by Hampshire ...
Read moreDetails21-YEAR-OLD BINSTEAD MAN CHARGED OVER SUPPLY OF COCAINE IN WARWICKSHIRE
21-year-old Keaton Clinton from Binstead has been charged with being concerned in the supply of cocaine following a drugs bust in Warwickshire. Detectives from the Midlands-based Serious and Organised Crime Team raided houses in Coventry and Bedworth on Tuesday as ...
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