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Firefighters Tackling Blaze At Ryde Fish And Chip Shop
10+ hour, 39+ min ago (197+ words) 'Alexa, play Isle Of Wight Radio!'" Firefighters from across the Isle of Wight have been called to a fire at a fish and chip shop in Ryde this morning (Sunday). Crews from Ryde, Newport and Shanklin were sent to The…...
Plans To Convert Former Blackgang Milking Parlour Into Offices Rejected
21+ hour, 6+ min ago (198+ words) 'Alexa, play Isle Of Wight Radio!'" Proposals to turn an old milking parlour into business space have been refused by Isle of Wight planners following criticism from councillors. County Hall has rejected Fred Colson's application for a conversion of a…...
Car Overturns And Blocks Whitwell High Street After Collision
21+ hour, 42+ min ago (196+ words) 'Alexa, play Isle Of Wight Radio!'" A car overturned and blocked the main road through Whitwell on Saturday evening following a collision with a parked vehicle outside the White Horse Inn. The incident happened shortly after 17: 00 on High Street, as…...
Objections Raised Over Plans To Build Four Homes On Former Bembridge Pub Site
21+ hour, 14+ min ago (216+ words) 'Alexa, play Isle Of Wight Radio!'" A scheme to construct four houses on the site of a former pub and hotel has been met with resistance from an Isle of Wight parish council and Island Roads. Mr N Henderson has…...
Wootton Energy Scheme Awarded "500 Grant To Help Vulnerable Households
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (189+ words) 'Alexa, play Isle Of Wight Radio!'" Hundreds of pounds will be awarded to an Isle of Wight energy charity to help it identify "significant" savings for vulnerable households. Wootton Bridge Parish Council (WBPC) has approved a "500 grant to the Footprint…...
Creationz Dance Academy Set For Double Showcase This Weekend
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (97+ words) 'Alexa, play Isle Of Wight Radio!'" Dancers from Creationz Dance Academy"are preparing to take to the stage for two performances this Saturday in what promises to be an unforgettable showcase. The academy says audiences can expect a mix of…...
Abandoned Cockroaches Rescued By Island Roads Team In Cowes
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (262+ words) 'Alexa, play Isle Of Wight Radio!'" A routine street cleaning round in Cowes"turned into an unusual animal rescue after a group of abandoned Madagascan hissing cockroaches were discovered inside a discarded box. The insects were found by Island Roads…...
Dinosaur Isle Unveils Packed Half-Term Programme Of Fossils And Family Fun
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (159+ words) 'Alexa, play Isle Of Wight Radio!'" Families are being invited to explore the Isle of Wight's prehistoric past this May half term as Dinosaur Isle in Sandown launches a week of dinosaur-themed activities. Running from Monday 25th to Friday 29th May, the…...
Fireworks To Return As Cowes Week Unveils New Partnership Ahead Of Landmark 200th Anniversary
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (189+ words) 'Alexa, play Isle Of Wight Radio!'" The iconic Friday night fireworks are set to return to Cowes Week as organisers prepare for the sailing event's historic 200th anniversary celebrations next year. Cowes Week has announced a new three-year title partnership with…...
Vintage Tractors And Steam Engines To Roll Into Goddards Brewery For Bank Holiday Fundraiser
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (178+ words) 'Alexa, play Isle Of Wight Radio!'" Vintage tractors, steam engines and classic vehicles will take centre stage at Goddards Brewery over the Late May Bank Holiday weekend as a community event returns in support of Mountbatten Isle of Wight. The…...