In a letter to all coastal MPs, the Government pledge £1m to unlock the potential of seaside towns. The new coastal teams will create jobs, bring business and help local economies thrive.
One of the world’s largest yacht races and an appearance by Johnny Depp’s stunt double are amongst the highlights of a two-week seaside festival returning to the Isle of Wight this month.
As well as the bridge needing to be completely replaced, 50 year old plant in the motor room needed replacing to extend the life of the lift by 25 years.
If plans to turn Guildhall into a 21st century tourism hub are well received by the Isle of Wight council, the historical building could be opened once again.
OnTheWight has a set of photos at HD resolution inside the 19th Century Palmeston fort that was the home of The Sea Devils in the 1972 Doctor Who series.
TripAdvisor reveals winners of 2015 Travellers’ Choice Islands based on reviews and opinions of millions of travellers and the Isle of Wight is rated very highly (of course)
The Isle of Wight Festival of the Sea returns for a third year, from 22nd June to 5th July 2015, with dozens of themed events and activities for local people and visitors to enjoy.
As well as the potential funding to fix the footbridge to the Shanklin Cliff Lift being identified, the council confirm that works highlighted in the June 2013 report have already been completed.