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9, October 2016·1 min read

Kidnap, rape and GBH charges for man from East Cowes

The 35 year old man who has been charged with kidnap, rape and GBH following the report of a serious sexual assault on an 18 year old girl on Friday morning also faces three other charges relating to grooming and exploitation of children committed last month.

17, October 2016·2 min read

Final event of the season for Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club

The final event of the season was something of a reflection of the club's season, with wins coming from many different events across both gender categories.

2, November 2016·3 min read

PLUTO Pavilion project on Meridian TV

Tune into Meridian ITV from 6pm tonight to hear Dave Badman talking about the PLUTO Pavilion project.

3, November 2016·2 min read

Vote for The Common Space’s Lost Duver project at your local Tesco’s

Vote for The Common Space’s Lost Duver project at your local Tesco store and help revitalise coastal landscape and public greenspace in the Bay area.

3, November 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight Council plans to demolish former Sandham Middle School

Over a year of extensive talks with the Isle of Wight council to take over the former school site by a community group for a mix of employment, community and residential uses have not found a way forward. The council now plan to demolish the buildings.

4, November 2016·1 min read

New book tells story of Polish Sandown resident who was a World War II POW

A Homeland Denied, In the Footsteps of a Polish POW tells the fascinating story of a former Prisoner of War who lived for twenty years in Sandown. It's been published just in time for Remembrance Day next week.

15, November 2016·1 min read

Did you witness Sandown assault?

Were you at Chicken and Pizza Land takeaway in Sandown in the early hours of Sunday, 30th October? Did you witness the altercation that resulted in a number of assaults?

21, November 2016·1 min read

Storm Angus made his mark on the Isle of Wight

The storm certainly made its mark on certain parts of the Isle of Wight at the weekend. The beautiful bay at Castlehaven took the brunt of the storm losing at least three boats and some of its sea defences.

1, December 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s Jess Martin shortlisted as British Breakthrough – Vote today!

Let's all get behind this former Sandown Bay pupil and vote for Jess today to help her win the British Breakthrough Award.

2, December 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight musician to compete in national Open Mic finals

This 22 year old musician from the Isle of Wight proves that hard work and determination can get you somewhere in the music industry. Wish him luck at the grand finals of the Open Mic UK competition in January.

6, January 2017·1 min read

Elderly man left with serious injuries: Police appeal for witnesses

The serious collision has left an elderly man with multiple injuries. Police would like to speak to anyone who saw the collision happen or who may have seen the car prior to the collision travelling between Brading and Sandown.

13, January 2017·1 min read

Did you see man attacked with a hammer? ask Police

A witness tried to intervene when they spotted a man being attacked with a hammer on Monday in Sandown and ended up with their vehicle being damaged. Police want to know if you saw anything?

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