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We tried the Isle of Wight train Joe Wilkinson calls the best in the UK
13+ hour, 2+ min ago (559+ words) We tried travelling on the Island Line, the only commercial passenger route on the Isle of Wight and recently named by TV star Joe Wilkinson as his favourite in the UK. The electric railway service, which runs from Shanklin to…...
Yolshin-Cash helps gymnasts earn silver in Glasgow
15+ hour, 12+ min ago (409+ words) Alex Yolshin-Cash praised the resilience of Team England's men as they claimed Commonwealth Games gymnastics silver despite a horror fall involving one of their team-mates. Gabriel Langton, 19, landed on his head after coming off the horizontal bar, with the arena…...
Ventnor Fringe provides pop-up surprises and packed-out venues
21+ hour, 2+ min ago (590+ words) Ventnor Fringe continues into this weekend, after several days and dozens of shows and events, from pop-up surprises to packed-out auditoriums. One secret gig took place in a cave, a gift for those who fully embrace the festival by seeking…...
Isle of Wight florist The Floral Boutique celebrates 20 years trading
13+ hour, 2+ min ago (378+ words) An Isle of Wight floristry business has been there for Islanders for two decades, so we visited Flowers by Nic at The Floral Boutique to find out more. Initially a shop on Ryde High Street, the business moved to Union…...
Isle of Wight Headon Warren wildfire recovery could take years
11+ hour, 34+ min ago (486+ words) The National Trust has warned that recovery at Headon Warren could take "many years," after a devastating wildfire ripped through the much‑loved Isle of Wight beauty spot. In a statement to the County Press, a National Trust spokesperson said…...
Convicted Isle of Wight drug driver ordered to do extra unpaid work
13+ hour, 2+ min ago (254+ words) A CONVICTED drug driver from the Isle of Wight has been ordered to complete extra unpaid work after failing to attend two sessions as part of a community order. Jamie Wright, of Wellesley Way, Newport, appeared before the Isle of…...
Ultimate guide to the Isle of Wight village of Bonchurch
13+ hour, 2+ min ago (610+ words) The Isle of Wight has plenty of wonderful places to visit, including the village of Bonchurch. It can be found on the south east of the Island, next to the town of Ventnor. Bonchurch has plenty of fascinating history and…...
War veteran believed first double amputee to complete Solent swim
13+ hour, 2+ min ago (463+ words) A war veteran has completed a swim across the Solent to the Isle of Wight believing he is the first double amputee to complete the journey. Simon Harmer, 50, is an Afghanistan war veteran who swam from Stokes Bay to the…...
So lucky to enjoy year-round calendar of artistic events and festivals - Column
1+ day, 2+ min ago (507+ words) In one of my very first columns, I wrote about the dearth of things to see and do when I moved to the Isle of Wight in the early '90s. The best I could find in the winter of 1991 was a…...
Renovated bungalow in tucked away location with garden office for sale
13+ hour, 2+ min ago (260+ words) A recently renovated detached bungalow with its own fully insulated garden office and guest bedroom is up for sale on the Isle of Wight. The property, on Priory Farm Lane, Newport, is on the market through agents Hose Rhodes Dickson…...