Archive for July 2nd, 2008

Rolex Commodores Cup: Day Two

Jul 2nd, 2008 | By Trish Jenkins | Category: Competition, Isle of Wight, Sailing

Providing a second day of top quality racing conditions in the Rolex Commodores Cup 2008, the British Bulldogs Bite Back with a strong performance by Britain Red (pictured), one of four teams carrying the union flag. 
While on Monday conditions allowed crews to ease gently into the race,



Two Charged Following Assault In Ryde.

Jul 2nd, 2008 | By Vincent Woods | Category: Community, Isle of Wight, News

Detectives investigating an assault in Ryde have charged two people.  Just after 1am on Saturday, June 28th, police were called to reports of a man being attacked by a group of people on Monkton Street.



Isle of Wight Fight Against Ragwort Continues.

Jul 2nd, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Environment, Isle of Wight, News

 
Green Gym volunteers along with Isle of Wight Council Countryside Rangers will be on Brading Down today clearing ragwort between 10am and 1pm.
The Isle of Wight Council countryside rangers will be joined by around 20 volunteers on who will combine getting fit with getting rid of common ragwort,



Barely Born Appeal: Charity Dinner Dance.

Jul 2nd, 2008 | By John Coles | Category: Charity, Community, Events, Isle of Wight

A Charity Dinner Dance in aid of the Barely Born Appeal (St Mary’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) is to be held at the Ryde Castle Hotel on Friday 18th July.



Ladies Night @ Ventnor Winter Gardens.

Jul 2nd, 2008 | By Jenny Button | Category: Advertising, Community, Isle of Wight

Men not allowed, a night just for the ladies has been organised at Ventnor Winter Gardens later this month. Ladies Night on the Isle of Wight, features drag act ‘Paris’, hand crafted jewellery,



Swedish Students Assaulted On Island Bus.

Jul 2nd, 2008 | By Vincent Woods | Category: Appeal, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, News

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault on two students on a bus on the Isle of Wight.