Isle Of Wight News: July 2011 Recap

Next up in our recap of 2011 stories is July.

Brian May with Anita Dobson by Chris WestonThe selection of the stories below is based on their popularity.

VentnorBlog published many other stories and you’re welcome to make your own selection from the VB July 2011 stories.


A Johnny Depp lookalike managed to fool fans into thinking he was the real thing.

Retired Hack exposed the half-hearted attempt by the Isle of Wight council of trying to get the Olympic Torch to the Island

The dismantling of the playground at the Dairyman’s Daughter caused a bit of row amongst some readers.

Three were arrested after ramraiding two shops in Totland.

We chatted with Brian May at Dimbola about his exhibition.

The Isle of Wight council’s press release about the rejection by the High Court for a judicial review raised some interesting comments.

It was announced that volunteers will take over some rural bus routes.

Image: © Used with the kind permission of Chris Weston