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22, March 2019·2 min read

Jeremy Deller’s life-size inflatable Stone Henge joins Wyatt and Jack’s Inflatable Amnesty

Isle of Wight's Wyatt & Jack are responsible for the Inflatable Amnesty movement, which is spanning the globe and now boasts their biggest single haul, the 5.5 tonnes of life-size inflatable Stone Henge, created by world-renowned artist, Jeremy Deller.

18, March 2011·1 min read

Jet Harris Dies

Bembridge-resident Terence Harris passes away

1, July 2009·1 min read

Jet Ski Endurance Challenge Launch Party

Join Charlie Head at the launch party of his attempt to break a Guiness World Record and support two charities at the same time.

19, January 2022·1 min read

Joe Robertson: Brief profile of new IW Conservative leader’s political history

Joe Robertson is being nominated as chairperson to oversee corporate scrutiny. Here's a brief profile of the new leader of the Isle of Wight Conservative councillors

17, May 2023·3 min read

Joe Robertson’s leaflet states, ‘Next MP for East Wight’: News OnTheWight asks why (updated)

Cllr Joe Robertson's flyer sparks confusion and debate over his 'presumptive' East Wight MP aspirations - He says 'How do you mean confusion?'

St_Helens_Fort_Walk_2017_at_St_Helens_beach by Editor5807

19, August 2018·10 min read

Jonathan Dodd: Fort Walk

Jonathan Dodd returns with his Sunday column and this week takes us on his journey to the annual Fort Walk. See why he's planning to return year after year.

11, July 2011·1 min read

Keith Fagan Steps Down As Library Group Chairman

This in from the Bembridge Library Users’ Group, in their own words. Ed Keith Fagan, who has chaired the Bembridge...

20, March 2012·2 min read

Keith Fagan: Cllr Pugh’s Library Evidence ‘Misleading’

Keith Fagan claims that David Pugh's evidence about Island library closures, given to Parliament, was 'misleading'. He's on Vectis Radio from midday today

1, April 2016·1 min read

Lane End car park gets a spruce up thanks to volunteers

Volunteers from Island Roads, Bembridge’s parish lengthsmen and members of the Green Town steering group joined forces to improve the appearance of Lane End car park.

5, August 2019·2 min read

Large rise in numbers of St Helens and Bembridge fort walkers: Photos and rescue details

RNLI estimate 4,500 people took part in the Fort Walk at the weekend, with one rescue of a father and sons.

15, October 2020·2 min read

Last remaining windmill on the Isle of Wight receives lifeline grant from Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

Almost 450 heritage organisations in England, including Bembridge Windmill have been awarded cash from the first round of the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage

8, April 2017·1 min read

Lawrence Holofcener: A truly inspirational man

Lawrence Holofcener had achieved so much in his lifetime; singing; writing; acting; directing and creating fantastic pieces of artwork, he really was an true inspiration. Our sincerest thoughts go out to all of his family and friends.

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