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man who helped elderly woman cross the road

18, May 2016·1 min read

Kind-hearted Isle of Wight man wins the Internet today

As most of us rush along with our lives, sometimes it takes just one person to make us stop, take stock and realise that a simple act of kindness can make the day. This Isle of Wight man in the video below did just that and now there's a hunt on to find him.

Browns Ice Cream Sandown

11, May 2016·1 min read

Learn the fascinating history of the ‘Pipeline under the Ocean’ at free talk

This free illustrated evening lecture by local historian and author Tim Wander, will take you back to the dark days of 1944 when the Isle of Wight was essentially a closed military camp with strict travel restrictions and the very present fear of invasion.

Close up of the mural

9, May 2016·1 min read

The oldest Pub in Sandown gets a face lift

This eye-catching mural in Sandown has given the oldest pub in the town a great face-lift.

Bembridge lifeboat

25, April 2016·1 min read

Body found off the Isle of Wight: Police launch investigation

Police are investigating the discovery of a man's body in the English Channel off the coast of the Isle of Wight.

road works

21, April 2016·1 min read

Road improvements for Lake and Sandown

Residents have been informed of the works, some of which take place at night and some which will result in road closures.

Lake revetments loos

7, April 2016·1 min read

Locals urged to attend meeting to help keep loos open

A public meeting is being on Saturday at the Lake revetment loos to discuss ideas of how to ensure the toilets remain open for the next 12 months and into the future. All welcome.

beach ball poster

1, April 2016·1 min read

Celebrate the Island’s beautiful beaches at the first ever Beach Ball

The Isle of Wight Beach Cleaning Volunteers present their first ever Beach Ball, a free event for all the family on Saturday 23rd April in Sandown.

People running on the beach

31, March 2016·1 min read

Will you be doing the Dash and Splash this summer?

Make sure you put 1st May in your diary for registration day if you want to take part in the second 5k Dash and Splash along Sandow Bay this summer.

Plesiosaur paddle bone by Alex Peaker Dinosaur Isle

29, March 2016·2 min read

150 million year old fossil found on the Isle of Wight

A rare marine reptile fossil has been discovered on an Isle of Wight beach and is now on display at Dinosaur Isle. It's thought to possibly be 150 million years old.

Single Sculler - Alex Robertson

17, March 2016·1 min read

Great performances by Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club

A very good start to the season for the Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club.

Horses

17, March 2016·1 min read

Horses on the line and travel by Steam train for Island Line passengers

It's not been the average day for Island Line staff or passengers. First there were horses on the line, then, following a power failure, passengers went back in time to travel by Steam Railway.

river peaked

9, March 2016·1 min read

Flood alert issued on the Isle of Wight (update 2)

River levels at Alverstone will continue to rise, and are likely to peak late morning or early afternoon. Updates also includes alert for Monktonmead in Ryde, Cowes and Gurnard Luck.

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