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Chris Jarman and Karl Love - Shoebox Appeal for Ukraine with OTW flash

26, November 2022·1 min read

Christmas shoeboxes heading to Ukraine to help alleviate some of the worst deprivations for soldiers

The bitter Ukraine winters are renowned for their long periods below freezing and biting winds, so the contents should help alleviate some of the worst deprivations which the Ukraine soldiers must, of necessity, endure in order to secure their country

All Saints - Proposed Three-Dimensional View

18, November 2022·2 min read

New £4.5m primary school almost ready to be handed over

Work is six to eight weeks ahead of schedule and it is planned to hand the building over on 9th December

11, November 2022·1 min read

Dedicated tourism cabins planned on former fruit orchard

Agents said the fruit tree orchard - which has all but disappeared - would be restored to help absorb rainwater and prevent water run-off

Mugshot of Graham Medway on top of photo of Jail corridor

4, October 2022·1 min read

Jail sentence for sex offender extended by judge because of his ‘dangerousness as an offender’

His Honour Judge Shepherd jailed him for six years, but added a further two years on in acknowledgement of Medway’s dangerousness as an offender

28, September 2022·3 min read

Punk princess and cult actress Toyah on the Isle of Wight filming new short film

Filming took place in Freshwater and Ventnor with women in the top four roles; writer, director, producer and actor

Joe Crocket at Freshwater Skate Park - Paul Blackley

21, September 2022·1 min read

Urgent £5,000 fundraiser for Isle of Wight scooter rider to compete in World Skate Games next month

Joe needs to raise £5,000 asap after being selected compete in the World Skate Games in Argentina in October. Can you help?

Riders taking part in and supporters of the 2022 Pass Wide and Slow event

21, September 2022·2 min read

Watch: Dramatic video highlights importance to ‘Pass Wide and Slow’ around horse riders on the roads

Several riders from the West Wight took part in the annual Pass Wide and Slow event - raising awareness about the importance for drivers to give plenty of space when passing horse-riders on the road

12, September 2022·2 min read

Refusal of double yellow lines puts future of two housing developments in the balance

Both housing schemes needed the traffic regulation order approved and in place before the development could start

7, September 2022·2 min read

Island Planning Strategy: Call for Cabinet to overrule committee’s recommendations

Cllr Robertson responds to the accusation that he's playing Monopoly with planning in Newport and calls for the Cabinet to overrule the Scrutiny Committee's recommendations

2, September 2022·2 min read

Restrict second homes and remove housing sites in Bembridge and Freshwater say Scrutiny councillors

It is understood, should the proposed changes be refused, Conservative councillors would vote against the draft Island Planning Strategy, potentially blocking its adoption and delaying the process longer

Toyah Willcox - shared by Rowena Amos on Facebook

31, August 2022·1 min read

Toyah Willcox to star in Weightless, a short film being shot on the Isle of Wight

A fantastic coup for Ventnorian Rowena Amos, as Toyah Willcox is confirmed for a new short film being shot on the Isle of Wight next month

30, August 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight man admits child sexual offences dating back to 2013

The man admitted the offences of touching girls under the age of 13 and exposing himself

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