Lift-off for Cowes with super eight-goal salvo
SYDENHAMS WESSEX LEAGUE PREMIER COWES SPORTS 8, PORTLAND UNITED 1 STRIKER John McKie returned from a long injury lay-off and sparked one of the most incredible finales seen in recent memory at Westwood
SYDENHAMS WESSEX LEAGUE PREMIER COWES SPORTS 8, PORTLAND UNITED 1 STRIKER John McKie returned from a long injury lay-off and sparked one of the most incredible finales seen in recent memory at Westwood
Oh yes we will! That was the very determined message from Spotlight IW and Shanklin Theatre as they announced plans to perform pantomime this Christmas, against the odds. Spotlight, the resident theatre group at Shanklin, will perform Rapunzel to
This substantial detached house in St George’s Road was constructed in the 1950s and has recently undergone an extensive renovation throughout, so it now offers surprisingly spacious accommodation with a contemporary feel. The property is situated
LACK of investment in fire stations on the Isle of Wight has meant the buildings are considerably below the standards of those in Hampshire. Part of a report was read out in a public meeting of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue shadow
SYDENHAMS WESSEX LEAGUE DIVISION 1 EAST COWES VICS 1, ANDOVER TOWN 1 VICS forward Sam Kirby was the hero for the second time in as many games to help the Isle of Wight side end a positive
HARWOODS ISLAND LEAGUE DIVISION 1 RYDE SAINTS 7, VENTNOR 0 “WE SCORED seven, but it should’ve been 17,” said delighted Ryde Saints manager, Andy Brown — and he was not
MORE cases of coronavirus have been recorded for the Isle of Wight, according to the daily figures released by Public Health England. An increase of five cases takes the cumulative total to 547, since the pandemic began. It means the Isle of
A NEWPORT man drove while disqualified and while double the drink drive limit — and crashed his girlfriend's car. William Richard Barnaby, 36, of Carisbrooke Road, admitted driving with excess alcohol, driving while disqualified and without insurance
The latest items hitting the shelves in the middle of Aldi and Lidl on Thursday, October 15, 2020 have been revealed by the retailers. Aldi has stores in Lake and Cowes, while you can find a Lidl in Shanklin and Newport. We've rounded-up some
ANOTHER GP surgery on the Isle of Wight is set to close — as doctors propose to turn it into a house. Yarmouth Surgery, on Station Road, part of the West Wight Medical Practice, is believed to be closed as work needed to upgrade the practice and
Pizza chain Domino's have called on people across the country to nominate their 'local legends' - the outstanding key workers who go above and beyond for their communities. The competition will give winners free pizza for them, their household
A DEATH of someone with coronavirus, in an Isle of Wight care home, has taken the Island's death total from Covid-19 to 90. The death was registered in the week leading up to October 9, according to the Office of National Statistics' latest update
4:42pm Pitt Street in Ryde is now open to through traffic, Island Roads has said.
Gin, gin, gin. From classic and contemporary cocktails, to the simplest serve of all, gin might just be the world’s most go-to, multi-purpose tipple. Ironically, it’s one of the few spirits we don’t drink neat. We nose the botanicals, admire the
AN UPDATED interactive government map reveals where the Isle of Wight's coronavirus cases were recorded for the seven days up to October 14. It shows the breakdown of all the Covid-19 cases in postcode areas which have reported at least three confirmed
LONG-RANGE forecasts show the Isle of Wight could be in for a white Christmas this year. Experts at AccuWeather say the Isle of Wight may see dustings of snow over the Christmas period with the first snowflake predicted to fall on December 23.
A MAN from Manchester has been reported missing after travelling to the Isle of Wight on a coach trip. Guy Ramsden, 67, was last seen at around 2.30pm yesterday (Monday) on The Parade in Cowes, outside Trinity Landing. He did not return to
THE Met Office has issued a warning for rain for the Isle of Wight tomorrow (Wednesday). It says heavy rain will affect us between 3am and 2pm, and is likely to cause some travel disruption. Forecasters say heavy rain will move north during
Hillbans Pest Control has signalled its commitment to looking after Isle of Wight wildlife at the same time as eradicating pests, by appointing a conservationist to its team. Wildlife conservationist and zoo biologist Martyn Ridgley is bringing
POLICE have cordoned off an area in Freshwater this morning (Tuesday) following the discovery of a large ship distress flare. A 50 metre cordon has been put in place around the Co-op on Afton Road. A spokesperson for Isle of Wight Police said
AFTER months of repair work, Cowes Floating Bridge has returned to service. The chain ferry that links Cowes and East Cowes had been off since maintenance work uncovered problems back in July. Last month (September), the Isle of Wight Council
The 75-year-old jogger hurtled past me and disappeared like the setting sun over the horizon ahead. I however remained motionless in time, embedded in the traffic jam, near the IW Tank Museum. It took me a further 35 minutes to reach St Mary’s.
A MAN banned from driving took his ex-wife's car without consent, crashed it and saw it go up in flames — leaving himself and his three passengers injured. Joseph George Hughes, 33, of Church Street, Ventnor, admitted aggravated vehicle taking