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There could be an influx of visitors to the Isle of Wight on Sunday as passengers from the boutique cruise liner, The Astor, will be offered to opportunity to come onto the Island for a few hours.
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Island Con, the UK’s only ‘Destination Comic Con’, returns to the Isle of Wight in October and plans to attract three times as many visitors as it did in its first year. Tickets are selling fast!
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Permission to serve alcohol between the hours of 9am and 11pm, Monday to Saturday, and between 10am to 11pm on Sundays, was approved by the Isle of Wight Council’s licensing sub-committee today.
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The upturned trimaran was spotted from the car ferry and Coastguards decided it could be a possible danger to other craft.
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Concerns raised by a resident and the town council have been countered by the ferry company who say there have only been two incidents of drunken behaviour in the last 12 months, neither of which were caused by their passengers.
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The leader of the council says the works are part of the IWC's "continuing aim to get a good and reliable service for residents during this extended trial period".
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Red Funnel's CEO pays tribute and thanks their "amazing staff for providing such a warm, friendly and professional service which clearly is appreciated by both regular travellers and visitors alike".
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This monster Mirror Carp, landed by Cowes angler, Simon Dew, at the weekend, left him with tears of happiness.
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The new enhanced Red Jet services will make it far easier for Islanders to travel to the mainland, whether it be for shopping in Southampton, visiting friends or family or travelling further afield.
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Many sailors came out of winter hibernation to take part in the RORC Easter Challenge last weekend, despite icy rain and easterly winds from Russia.
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Find out why Island photographer, Nick Edwards, finds these Isle of Wight hares so beguiling and fascinating to photograph.
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Local councillor says as the largest employer in East Cowes, GKN's continued presence is "vitally important", not only to local economy, but also to the education of young people and the local communities.
