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10, September 2020·2 min read

Brown’s Family Golf and Cafe tenants to hang up their aprons, but what of future plans for the site?

News OnTheWight has been trying for sometime to find out whether the Brown's site would be part of the Dinosaur Isle deal. Here are the Isle of Wight council's latest responses

18, August 2020·8 min read

Sandown Honour Trail causing a storm on Sandown seafront

The Trail was set up to provide a positive, uplifting welcome to all on Sandown's seafront, but some residents say that on the whole the impression is "morbid, maudlin and at odds with Sandown as a tourism destination where people go to relax, forget their worries"

11, August 2020·1 min read

Volunteers needed today in Sandown to help in canoe lake fish rescue (updated)

If you can help with the dam building efforts, head to the Canoe Lake for 3pm.

10, August 2020·1 min read

Environment Agency officer assessing low levels of water in canoe lake

The officer is assessing the situation at the canoe lake and will report back to the owners with advice and guidance

10, August 2020·2 min read

‘Save the fish’ plea as canoe lake reduced to less than 10cm of water in some places

Matthew shared a video of Facebook where the backs of some carp can be seen out of the water due to the lack of depth in the lake. He's calling for urgent action

29, July 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight teenagers charged with assault, dangerous driving, blackmail, possession of drugs and a weapon

Police charge three teens following a series of events that include alleged assaults, blackmail and dangerous driving

police officer with 101 on lapel - westmidlandspolice

20, July 2020·1 min read

Dog attack leaves owner with serious and potentially life-changing injuries

The dog, described as a Staffordshire terrier and Mastiff cross, attacked its owner leaving her with serious and potentially life-changing injuries, as well as another man who was taken to hospital with serious injuries

Play the 1930s celebrity-designed pitch and putt at Browns

13, July 2020·3 min read

Ice Cream and Golf, Science and Innovation: New report explores rich history and ecology of Browns Golf Course

Brown's Golf Course is not only a wonderful cultural institution, but also a hotbed of innovative local business activity. Find out more about new report and blueprint

9, July 2020·2 min read

Call for halt on planning application by Isle of Wight council to convert Grade II listed building

The Isle of Wight council's Heritage Statement has been slammed and local councillors are calling for a halt to the planning process

3, July 2020·1 min read

Boojum and Snark’s nano brewery approved: Bar reopens for table service this weekend

The nano-brewery on Sandown's High Street will be brewing twice a week, as part of a wider regeneration scheme which also sees the cafe/bar reopening for table service this weekend

1, July 2020·2 min read

Diverse Marine wins contract to build transfer vessel for offshore energy crew

Isle of Wight yard Diverse Marine, were awarded the build contract following a competitive global tender process

26, June 2020·1 min read

Uncertain future for Brown’s Family Golf and Cafe as Dinosaur Isle decision delayed

The owners of Brown's Family Golf and Cafe are soldiering on through Covid-19, but their future is uncertain as decisions over Dinosaur Isle are delayed

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