Cheer on the firefighters from Ryde station today as they start their challenge to haul a 13.5m ladder around the Island, raising money and awareness for an excellent cause.
Firefighters from Ryde will be hauling a 13.5 metre fire service ladder section 67 miles all round the Island on 19th August, touching base at all the Island's fire stations along the way. Do try to show your support for this amazing challenge.
Charity football match continues the fundraising for equipment to detect early heart disease. See Isle of Wight Firefighters battle on the pitch against GKN Aerospace on 4th September
The Cowes Floating bridge was out of action for 13 weeks while repairs were carried out. Despite repairs now being finished, Isle of Wight council claim to News OnTheWight they don’t yet know what parts failed in the first place
Available from tomorrow (Saturday), the service will offer tailored support to best meet the needs and aspirations of Isle of Wight carers, enabling them to carry on looking after their relatives, friends and neighbours
Council bosses say they have a strategy and that everything is in place. "We are ready. Nobody can say at this stage how the virus is going to progress."
The upscale popular Fair was much-loved but came to an end when the decision to close the local primary school was made, but the organiser says he could be convinced to restart it and has some conditions