What’s On the Isle of Wight – June 14
Here is the What’s On guide for June 14. Friday: Frampwood Mac — Crown Inn, Shorwell (7pm). Milo — The Simeon Arms, Ryde. Tapestry — Flanagan’s, Sandown. DJ Night — Funk, Soul and Rock ‘n’ Roll — The Anchor,
Here is the What’s On guide for June 14. Friday: Frampwood Mac — Crown Inn, Shorwell (7pm). Milo — The Simeon Arms, Ryde. Tapestry — Flanagan’s, Sandown. DJ Night — Funk, Soul and Rock ‘n’ Roll — The Anchor,
RED Funnel has cancelled a number of its Red Jet sailings for tomorrow (Saturday). Due to operational reasons, the 8.15am, 12.15pm, and 6.15pm sailings from Southampton to Cowes have been cancelled. The 8.45am, 12.45pm, and 6.45pm from Cowes
YEARS ago I went shoe shopping with my stepfather. As the shop door tinkled our arrival, an assistant approached from the wall of shoeboxes. “I want these in a size nine,” Nobby announced, gesticulating downwards at his old Chelsea boots. A box
From J.A. Guymer, Wootton Bridge: What is the logic in moving a town football pitch to the middle of nowhere? It is a type of vandalism in my opinion. The ‘regeneration of Newport’ is a euphemism for further encroachment into our countryside
WIGHTLINK has announced its shortlist of finalists in its new Woof Awards. The Wightlink Woof Awards have been introduced to promote the Island as a dog-friendly destination, by highlighting some of the best canine-friendly businesses and attractions
RED Funnel car ferry sailings were cancelled this morning (Friday) after a crew member was taken to hospital. On the 5am Red Eagle sailing from Southampton to East Cowes, one of Red Funnel's crew members on-board was taken ill. A Red Funnel
THE GMB union has called on the owner of Bembridge Harbour to open the harbour's finances to public scrutiny. GMB delegates at the annual congress in Brighton made the call to hand over the books, but owner Malcolm Thorpe has said the harbour already
VENTNOR Arts Club is live screening a number of top productions this week, while Friends of Freshwater Library is screening a concert honouring Joni Mitchell. On Monday (17), a live satellite broadcast of All My Sons will be shown at Ventnor from
CONSERVATIVE leadership candidate Dominic Raab is on the Isle of Wight today (Friday). The Tory leadership hopeful is visiting to have lunch at Shanklin Conservative Club with local Conservative Party members. Mr Raab is the former Brexit secretary
AN EMERGENCY road closure has been put in place at New Street, Newport, today (Friday). Island Roads said the closure would enable Southern Gas Networks to carry out emergency repairs. The road closure affects New Street from its junction with
THE 53-year-old man accused of shining a light at a police helicopter pleaded not guilty to the charge as he appeared at Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court this morning (Friday). Nicholas Michael Hawkins, of Heathfield Road, Bembridge, denied the
RESCUE teams were called to the River Medina last night (Thursday) following fears festival-goers may be in trouble — after people were spotted pitching a tent on a mud bank near Island Harbour. The Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team (CRT) and Cowes RNLI
THERE were some strong performances by athletes of the Isle of Wight Special Olympics team, who competed in the Regional Athletics Meeting at Thames Valley Athletics Centre, Eton. On her debut in the event, Summer Wyatt won silver for long jump
THE inaugural Newport Netball League was won by Nine Acres Primary School on finals day. Held at Newport Primary School, the league featured three other schools this year — the hosts for the finals, St.Thomas of Canterbury and Carisbrooke.
THE Isle of Wight Fire Service was called to Newport in the early hours of this morning (Friday). The fire service was called at 4.55am to a rescue from height incident. Two fire engines arrived at the scene — one from Newport and one from
THE Isle of Wight Festival ominously had Wet Wet Wet headlining the Big Top on opening night — and the grey skies looked like it was going to bring a downpour in their honour. Luckily, the forecasted rain held off while festival-goers enjoyed
A MAN who smashed his way into Paddingtons model shop in Ventnor, just days after being bailed for a string of shoplifting offences, has been jailed. Mark Booth-Pain, 40, of Spring Hill, Ventnor, admitted burglary and thefts as he appeared at Isle
ISLE of Wight crews rescued an unwell person onboard a yacht yesterday evening (Thursday). At approximately 6pm, the Cowes RNLI lifeboat, Sheena Louise was launched to a drifting 28ft yacht that had suffered an engine failure. The lifeboat