WHY THE ISLE OF WIGHT’S BEST TRADING SEASON STARTS WHEN THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS END
The rhythm is familiar to every trader on the Isle of Wight. The ferries thin out, the school holiday crowds head home, and along the high streets a quiet assumption settles in: the year has been decided. Print runs wind ...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL EVOLVING THROUGH VARIOUS CLEVER TECHNOLOGICAL UPGRADES
The Isle of Wight Festival has been going on since 1968, and there are no signs that it will slow down any time soon. That’s because it’s constantly evolving and ensuring that it stays relevant, regardless of the generation it’s ...
Read moreDetails64-YEAR-OLD CHARGED WITH PLETHORA OF SEXUAL OFFENCES TO APPEAR AT CROWN COURT
A Newport man accused of numerous sexual offences, including rape and sexual assault, has seen his case sent to the Isle of Wight Crown Court.
Read moreDetails20FT BOAT CRASHES INTO NOTORIOUS BEMBRIDGE LEDGE AT 30 KNOTS
The vessel, which is believed to have been carrying a family of 5 ran aground at 30 knots.
Read moreDetailsNEW WOMEN’S-ONLY GYM TO OPEN BRINGING PRIVATE 24-HOUR ACCESS TO NEWPORT
The new spot offers completely private training, with members required to book their sessions to ensure a one-in, one-out system.
Read moreDetailsSPEED LIMIT REDUCTION WANTED AS CYCLISTS FLAG ‘VERY DANGEROUS’ ISLE OF WIGHT CROSSING
Newchurch Parish Council (NPC) backed the reduction across Fighting Cocks Cross on the A3056 – a campaign demand of advocacy group CycleWight – at its meeting last month.
Read moreDetailsBEACON MAGAZINE SOLD TO MAINLAND COMPANY THAT PLEDGES TO BUILD ON ISLE OF WIGHT SUCCESS
The Beacon Magazine has been sold to mainland-based GoToLocal Magazines, it has been confirmed.
Read moreDetailsRYDE HIGH STREET REGENERATION TO GO AHEAD AFTER 6 YEARS OF PLANNING
Long-awaited plans to regenerate Ryde High Street are set to move forward with immediate effect.
Read moreDetailsDOUBLE TROUBLE TAKES COWES POWERBOAT WIN AS ROUGH WEATHER FORCES SHORTENED COURSE
Gary Aldington and Anton Modin powered to victory in the Cowes-Torquay-Cowes race on Sunday (30th August), as adverse weather forced organisers to switch the weekend's headline powerboat racing to a shortened rough weather course. The GoGPS Cowes International Powerboat Festival ...
Read moreDetails10 ARRESTS AS POLICE BUST SUSPECTED COVENTRY DRUG DEALERS AFTER CRASH
BREAKING: The crash led to 10 men - all from Coventry - being detained as part of an investigation into suspected Class A drug supply offences.
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