AS THE Island remains in the ever-tightening grip of the pandemic, a further 16 positive Covid-19 cases have been recorded, the latest figures this afternoon (Saturday) have revealed. It means the Island's total since March stands at 913, of which
MEMENTOES from Isle of Wight-born film director Suri Krishnamma should raise cash for two very good causes. West Ham United season ticket holder Suri co-directed the film Iron Man in 2017, detailing the club's final days at its iconic Upton Park
CALLING all Isle of Wight newly-weds - have you managed to tie the knot this year despite lockdown and the Covid pandemic? Well, we want to help you share your good news with County Press readers and bring a little bit of happiness to everyone’
AUTUMN is upon us, with the leaves falling and days shortening, and there are certainly worse places to be than the Isle of Wight. For any revellers intrepid enough to brave the bitter weather, the season is a time where eye-catching nature is
Barrow Boys in Ryde High Street is an independent greengrocer which has been nominated for Trader of the Week for its great service and fresh local produce. This family run business was nominated by Jo Treagus, who said: "Barrow Boys has a wide
A FOODBANK providing a lifeline for the homeless and needy in the Sandown and Lake area during these Covid times is being forced to close its doors following an official complaint from a local councillor — a move which has stirred a hornets' nest among
TRIBUTES have been pouring in for retired Freshwater Fire Station commander Eddy Woodford who died at his home last night (Friday). The former officer had served the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service for 31 years, based at Freshwater. Eddy
ISLE of Wight residents are being encouraged to think outside the box and come up with innovative ways to increase recycling and reduce waste through a new survey. The Isle of Wight Council's annual residents' recycling and waste online survey
A NEW Christmas quiz competition has been launched, giving Islanders the chance to win a £1,500 gift card. The Great Town and City Christmas Quiz is a national competition, in which places across the UK and Ireland compete against each other for
ALCOHOL misuse has shown a worrying increase during lockdown, it has been revealed. This year, referrals to Inclusion Isle of Wight, the service that tries to tackle drink and substance problems, have almost doubled over last year. Now, at
AN AUTHOR from the Isle of Wight has had a new book published on the life and times of Richard III. Ryde-based M J Trow was educated as a military historian at King’s College, London and is probably best known today for his true crime and crime
I am writing about the article on the back page (CP 13/11/20) “TT team winning over the doubters”. With regard to the proposed Diamond Races I held no strong view but I have followed the debate with interest with friends and colleagues on both
IT FELT like the abandonment of old chums when I gave up my allotments for pastures new. The sweet chestnut tree which was a mere stripling when I planted it after taking on the overgrown plots was huge and much too big to move. I will miss
Situated on the outskirts of Carisbrooke, this recently converted contemporary barn conversion in Rowridge Lane is set within extensive grounds and overlooks an idyllic rural vista. Scroll through our gallery of pictures above... Not that long
POLICE officers responding to a 999 call were injured in a collision with another vehicle on Coppins Bridge in Newport. The collision, involving a police car and a Volkswagen Passat, happened at 3.36pm yesterday (Friday). Two police officers
TV's money and finance expert Martin Lewis has shared how some people across the UK could be able to claim back thousands of pounds on their Council Tax. We've rounded up what you need to know. What did Martin say? Speaking to viewers on
Thanks for printing the letter from Kelly Daniel about her resentment of second-home owners. When I first half-read it online I assumed it was a parody of the little Islander mentality sometimes displayed in your pages. Having read it more carefully
Mountbatten's Christmas Fair will take place virtually this year. The hospice and outreach charity has joined forces with stallholders, so we can do our Christmas shopping from the comfort of our own homes. Every purchase made, using the coupon
DAYS at the beach are among the fondest memories of members of the We Grew Up on the Isle of Wight Facebook page. Whether it was a family outing to the beach, or a cheeky stop-off for a cup of tea or an ice-cream on the way to somewhere else, you
Lee Ridley — better known as Lost Voice Guy — is bringing his new show to Medina Theatre next year. The UK Tour is called Cerebral LOL-sy. The Britain’s Got Talent winner will poke fun at his life as a disabled person in a post-apocalyptic
