A CAR collided with a lamppost yesterday evening. Police were called to Clarendon Road, Shanklin at 6.07pm after a Renault Megane collided with a lamppost. No injuries were reported. Enquiries are ongoing to establish exactly what happened
SEVERAL signs, gates and a fence were damaged on Stenbury Down, and police are now appealing for witnesses. The damage took place at the byway at the top of the hill by Rew Street, Wroxall on the weekend of March 8 and 9. Anyone who knows anything
TAPNELL Farm hosted a Duplo building championship. The Big Brick Build Off saw children take part to win top Lego prizes. Children had to use their creativity and imagination to build a farm-themed structure. Judging focused on creativity,
THE Big Quiz, at West Wight Sports and Community Centre (WWSCC), proved a big success for The Lumberjacks, from Brighstone. The team, made up of Liz and Chris Brammall, their children, Ewan and Cerys, and friends Anna Swan and Jane Preston, were
From the 1st Carisbrooke guides and brownies: We are celebrating ‘The Big 100’ anniversary in 2019. Any past members who belonged to the 1st Carisbrooke units are invited to celebrate with us. A number of events are planned, including a
A COMMUNITY centre in Freshwater was transformed into the Moulin Rouge on Friday. Around 100 people enjoyed Comedy Encore, organised by Maggie and Steve French. A total of £1,150 was raised, for the West Wight Sports and Community Centre.
COASTGUARD rescue teams were called out in the early hours of this morning, following reports of someone at the rocks at Ryde Harbour. Ventnor and Bembridge Coastguard rescue teams and Ryde Inshore Rescue were called out at 3.0am. However, they
A PARISH council is looking for reliable, local trades to fill its new preferred contractors’ list to help it with projects and regular maintenance. Newport and Carisbrooke Parish Council already employs a skilled team but, sometimes, specialised
