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Ferry involved in yacht collision

Friday, May 24, 2013

AN Isle of Wight ferry has been involved in a collision with a yacht this afternoon (Friday), leading to disruption for travellers.

Sophie collects for hospice care

Friday, May 24, 2013

SOPHIE Rolf will be at Marks and Spencer tomorrow (Saturday) to raise money towards her first £10,000 target for children’s hospice care at the Earl Mountbatten Hospice.

Community helps tackle speeding motorists

Friday, May 24, 2013

VOLUNTEERS were out in force today (Friday) to catch speeding motorists on the streets of Brading.

Wight Challenge, a test of the fittest

Wight Challenge, a test of the fittest

Friday, May 24, 2013

ATHLETES are preparing for the the first of this year’s two gruelling Wightlink Wight Challenge events tomorrow (Saturday).

Families can take a break thanks to new lodge

Friday, May 24, 2013

FAMILIES of children and youngsters with disabilities can now enjoy a holiday at a special lodge on the Isle of Wight.

UB40 gig rescheduled

Friday, May 24, 2013

REGGAE act UB40 have rescheduled their Isle of Wight gig, which was due to happen in June, blaming unexpected delays in recording.

UB40 gig called off

Friday, May 24, 2013

UPDATED 11:03*
REGGAE act UB40 have called off their Isle of Wight gig this June.

Foodbank appeals for help

Friday, May 24, 2013

THE Isle of Wight Foodbank has appealed for help this weekend.

Plan to end contractor deal for top officer

Friday, May 24, 2013

A TOP Isle of Wight Council officer, whose employment as a contractor had come underfire, looks set to become a contracted employee of the authority.

Dragon disappears from garden

Friday, May 24, 2013

POLICE on the Isle of Wight have appealed for information after a dragon disappeared from a garden.

TripAdvisor recognises Island attractions

TripAdvisor recognises Island attractions

Thursday, May 23, 2013

TOP Isle of Wight attractions have scooped prestigious accolades from travel website TripAdvisor.

Open verdict following Compton death

Thursday, May 23, 2013

AN OPEN verdict has been recorded following the death of a woman whose car plunged 250ft off cliffs at Compton Chine last October.

Chance to learn about Island's geology

Thursday, May 23, 2013

A GUIDED geology and fort walk along the cliff path from Sandown to Bembridge will take place on Tuesday.

Coffee chain offers jobs to ex-Thorntons staff

Thursday, May 23, 2013

STAFF who lost their jobs after an Isle of Wight chocolate shop closed down, have been given new jobs at the coffee chain taking over the premises.

Help shape community convenant

Thursday, May 23, 2013

A COMMUNITY covenant to help service personnel, veterans and their families, is being developed by the Isle of Wight Council, which has urged residents to get involved.

Eye specialists nominated for awards

Thursday, May 23, 2013

TWO Isle of Wight eye care professionals have been nominated for national awards after outstanding praise from patients.

School's improvement plan needs improving

School's improvement plan needs improving

Thursday, May 23, 2013

UPDATED THURSDAY 12:26*
STEPS have been made to lift Sandown Bay Academy out of special measures but the school's overall improvement plan is not fit for purpose, according to an Ofsted report published yesterday (Tuesday).

Technology helps bring Island dinosaurs to the world

Technology helps bring Island dinosaurs to the world

Thursday, May 23, 2013

VIDEO
EXPERTS from the British Geological Survey (BGS) are using new technology help bring the Isle of Wight’s celebrated prehistoric history to a global audience.

Explosive discovery in garden

Thursday, May 23, 2013

A ROYAL Navy bomb disposal team was called to an Isle of Wight house yesterday (Wednesday) after a man unearthed an anti-aircraft shell while digging in his neighbour’s garden.

Sports centre big winner at Community Action Awards

Sports centre big winner at Community Action Awards

Thursday, May 23, 2013

A SPORTS centre used by more than 3,000 people a week was crowned overall winner at the Isle of Wight Community Action Awards last night (Wednesday).

Most Read

  1. Coffee chain offers jobs to ex-Thorntons staff

    Thursday, May 23, 2013

  2. TripAdvisor recognises Island attractions

    Thursday, May 23, 2013

  3. Explosive discovery in garden

    Thursday, May 23, 2013

  4. Open verdict following Compton death

    Thursday, May 23, 2013

  5. Ferry involved in yacht collision

    Friday, May 24, 2013