Driven by her revulsion of talk of gunboats against people drowning, Sandown-born woman created "one of the fastest growing petitions of 2015" on Change.org
Travelling to the idyllic riverside setting of Christchurch, Dorset for the annual Head of the Stour, Shanklin Sandown Rowing club were ably represented by five crews, over the two mile course.
One day ahead of schedule, the train service between Shanklin and Ryde St John's returns to normal service with an adjusted timetable ensuring later trains.
Work on Islandline track is progressing well and should be completed in the next couple of weeks. A new later train is also planned once work is complete.
Residents have until the 27th March to share their views on plans to demolish part of Spithead Business Centre and replace it with an ALDI supermarket and associated parking.
Public Health England has approved a grant of £355,000 to refurbish and improve a key facility at Sandown which helps Island residents recovering from drug and alcohol-related issues.