FIREFIGHTERS have been called to GKN Aerospace in East Cowes this evening (Saturday). At 7.30pm, firefighters were called to the scene following reports of a fire alarm operating and a smell of burning. Two fire engines and an aerial ladder
NEWPORT are only denied top spot in Division 1 of the Sydenham Wessex League after they produced a superb 4-1 win on the road over bottom club Pewsey Vale. The Islanders sit third on goal difference below Downton and Hythe and Dibden, who have
A TRANSCENDENTAL Meditation (TM) teacher is hoping to spread some bliss on the autumn equinox. Will Treend will host the unity-themed event at Brading Roman Villa on Monday, September 23, at 4pm. Meditators of any experience are welcome
A RED Funnel Red Jet sailing has been cancelled this afternoon (Saturday). The 12.15pm Southampton to Cowes Red Jet sailing has been cancelled due to a technical issue. At 15.05, Red Funnel tweeted: Southampton to West Cowes Red Jet
From Hugh Harrison, Northwood: It WAS a privilege to be at a protest meeting in St Thomas’ Square, Newport, on Saturday, where more than 200 people gathered to voice their concerns at the unprecedented prorogation of Parliament since 70 years at a
TRYING to see ourselves as others see us is always worthwhile, especially here on the Island where we’re a tad inclined to take what goes on around us as normal and unalterable. Three years ago, it was the head of Ofsted, David Hoare, who put our poor
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a classroom fire at Carisbrooke College yesterday afternoon (Friday). At 7pm, two fire engines from Newport and a fire officer arrived at the scene on Mountbatten Drive. The fire — located in a ground floor classroom
