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28, April 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight Hidden Hero, Julia Margaret Cameron, on our TV screens again

You might not realise it, but meteorologist Tomasz Schafernaker is also a great artist. On Monday evening he'll be exploring Dimbola Museum and Galleries and learning more about Julia Margaret Cameron's pioneering photographic techniques.

4, April 2018·1 min read

Freshwater councillors commit to support Plastic-Free Isle of Wight

Freshwater Parish Councillors have now committed to working with local shops and businesses to reduce the use of single-use plastics and establish a community group to lead the Plastic-Free Freshwater campaign.

John Hobart with Paul Mocroft of The Bay Boutique Bed and Breakfast

3, April 2018·1 min read

Funding boost allows active travellers to explore West Wight using electric bikes

The Bay Boutique Bed and Breakfast has secured funding from the Isle of Wight Council in order to attract active travellers to explore the beauty of West Wight, using electric bikes.

26, March 2018·1 min read

Police appeal after concrete thrown through bus window

Police are investigating two separate incidents that took place in Freshwater on Sunday night, one of which resulted in a bus passenger sustaining cuts to his head after a piece of concrete was thrown through the window.

22, March 2018·1 min read

Go Orange Day(s): How you can support Isle of Wight independent lifeboats

Many schools and businesses will be taking part in the Island-wide fundraising event for the Isle of Wight independent lifeboat stations in Ryde, Sandown and Freshwater.

21, March 2018·1 min read

Special entry price this weekend at Dimbola Museum and Galleries

Entry to Dimbola Museum and Galleries this weekend is just £2 per person as part of the Isle of Wight Hidden Heroes campaign. Find out more about the pioneering Victorian Photographer.

14, March 2018·1 min read

Over 90 per cent of residents vote for new Neighbourhood Plan

The plan is the fifth of its kind to be adopted on the Island, following Brighstone, Brading, Bembridge and Gurnard.

yarn swap at mrs middletons totalt today

23, February 2018·1 min read

Mrs Middleton’s Book Shop shortlisted for prestigious award

Congratulations to Mrs Middleton's Shop and The Rabbit Hole in Freshwater which has been shortlisted in the Independent Bookstore of the Year prize at the British Book Awards, the Nibbies.

16, February 2018·1 min read

Take part in free Isle of Wight Hidden Heroes family craft sessions

Isle of Wight Hidden Heroes artist, Hannah George will be holding a free family drop-in workshop at Dimbola Museum and Galleries in Freshwater Bay this Saturday, with another next month in East Cowes.

29, January 2018·1 min read

Islanders urged to take part in consultation for drilling rig

Frack Free Isle of Wight are encouraging as many Islanders as possible to participate in the public review for a drilling rig off the coast of Bournemouth

2, January 2018·2 min read

Councillor responds to claims of ‘draconian traffic proposals’

Cllr Medland says that although he initially welcomed the parking order he's unsure why the restriction is all year round and 24 hours. You can share your views at the public meeting taking place today (Tuesday).

30, December 2017·3 min read

Draconian traffic proposals will kill off visitor parking says Chair of Trust

Brian Hinton says plans for new traffic restrictions surrounding Freshwater Bay village are draconian and will result in visitor parking being killed off. Residents are urged to attend a public meeting taking this Tuesday.

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