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13, October 2016·2 min read

The West Bay Club & Spa offer a great range of holiday homes on the Isle of Wight

Looking to get away from it all, but don't want to travel too far? Why not consider booking a break through Sykes Cottages at the West Bay Club & Spa just outside Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight. They offer a great range of holiday homes to suit all.

13, October 2016·1 min read

Heaviest ever tow for Yarmouth RNLI lifeboat

At 10.5 metres in width and weighing 105 tonnes, this is believed to have been the largest and heaviest tow ever carried out by the Yarmouth lifeboat.

13, October 2016·1 min read

Thousands raised for Yarmouth RNLI

The Yarmouth lifeboat tours and recent Fish & Chip Supper have raised substantial funds for the RNLI.

5, September 2016·1 min read

Busy weekend for Yarmouth RNLI

A 44ft yacht with engine failure and a very fatigued crew, as well as a sinking powerboat benefited from the great service of the Yarmouth RNLI at the weekend.

Isle of Wight flood warning - 19 Aug 2016

19, August 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight coastal flooding possible overnight/tomorrow

A warning for possible flooding in coastal areas of the Isle of Wight was issued late this afternoon.

7, August 2016·1 min read

Yarmouth RNLI lifeboat unable to save ‘condemned’ fishing boat

The Yarmouth RNLI crew were unable to save a sinking fishging ship that is alleged to have been condemned by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) two years ago.

1, August 2016·1 min read

Mackerel fishing trip cut short due to steering problems

The 31ft boat, the Alaminta, was close to the Needles rocks when it experienced steering problems and was unable to manoeuvre

24, July 2016·1 min read

Yarmouth RNLI race to boat fire

Yarmouth RNLI assisted a boat in the Solent which had reported a fire on board yesterday afternoon.

19, July 2016·1 min read

Lawyer presents new evidence in ‘Freshwater Five’ £53m drug bust case

The five men from the Isle of Wight who were convicted in 2011 of conspiring to import Class A drugs have a new lawyer who claims she's uncovered vital evidence.

12, July 2016·1 min read

Carnival Funfairs return to the Isle of Wight for a six week tour

There are lots of new rides on offer with the return of Carnival Funfairs to the Isle of Wight. They'll be touring the Isle of Wight over six weeks, starting this weekend. Don't miss the crazy prices offers.

6, June 2016·1 min read

Fog rescue drama for Yarmouth RNLI

Apart from a minor injury to one of the lifeboat's crew men sustained during the rescue, there were no other injuries.

29, April 2016·1 min read

New Isle of Wight ferry service to launch in May

Filling the gap left by cuts to ferry crossings, this new foot passenger service hopes to prove the demand for early morning and late night ferries during its six month pilot.

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