The Isle of Wight Steam Railway (IOWSR) is seeing a raft of improvements taking place, including the refurbishment of Havenstreet Station in Wooton. According to rail.co.uk, works including the construction… Read more »
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PROPOSALS SUBMITTED TO TRANSFORM BANK INTO ARTS HUB
An old bank in Ventnor could soon be transformed into an arts hub, hosting live entertainment, films and exhibitions, iwcp.co.uk reports. The Isle of Wight Council is currently considering plans… Read more »
Read more...SANDOWN LEISURE CENTRE RE-OPENS AFTER IMPROVEMENTS
The Heights Leisure Centre in Sandown has re-opened its doors after a raft of improvements were completed, with more to come in 2013. According to iwradio.co.uk, the first phase of… Read more »
Read more...CAMRA LISTS 22 ISLE OF WIGHT PUBS IN ITS GUIDE
The Isle of Wight has seen 22 of its pubs end up in the much-championed ‘CAMRA Good Beer Guide’. According to iwcp.co.uk, the drinking establishments that have ended up in… Read more »
Read more...ISLAND TO HOST FIRST LITERARY FESTIVAL
The Isle of Wight is getting ready to play host to its first Literary Festival for local residents and those on Isle of Wight breaks, reports redfunnel.co.uk. Big name authors… Read more »
Read more...HUNDREDS TURN OUT FOR ‘CYCLE THE WIGHT’
This years ‘Cycle the Wight’ saw a great turn out, with over 650 turning up to take part on Saturday (September 29th). The event – which was held in aid… Read more »
Read more...BESTIVAL ‘FAIRY’ GIVES UP HER POSITION
It has been revealed today that the Bestival ‘fairy’ has hung up her wings. Jenny Obbard, of the Sandown area, has worked with the music festival organizers for six years…. Read more »
Read more...‘CYCLE THE WIGHT’ FESTIVAL TO PAY HOMAGE TO OLYMPIAN WIGGINS
Riders at this years ‘Cycle The Wight’ festival will get the chance to pay tribute to Olympian Gold medalist and Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins, iwight.com reports. Organisers of… Read more »
Read more...TWO ISLE OF WIGHT ATTRACTIONS GAIN EDUCATIONAL AWARDS
Two Isle of Wight attractions have been named as ideal places for children to learn. Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House, which are both English Heritage sites, were awarded as part… Read more »
Read more...NEW TOURISM BOSS APPOINTED FOR THE ISLAND
David Thornton has been appointed the new as chief executive of a new tourist board whose aim is to promote the Isle of Wight as a world-class holiday destination, redfunnel.co.uk… Read more »
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