Culture

Isle of Wight Inquest Into Mushroom Death

Mar 18th, 2010 | By Vincent Woods | Category: 2010, Culture, Government, Isle of Wight, In The News, National News, News, Online News, Public Information

An inquest into the death of Amphon Tuckey at Newport Coroner’s Court, today recorded a verdict of accidental death. Amphon Tuckey, who was known as Juny, died at her home in Newport on September 17th, 2008…



Little Brig Sailing Trust Names Second Brig

Mar 17th, 2010 | By Amanda Johnson | Category: 2010, Attractions, Charity, Cowes, Culture, History, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Event News, Isle of Wight Volunteers, Lead, Lifestyle, News, Sailing, Youth

Cowes based charity Little Brig Sailing Trust is to name its second tall ship CAROLINE ALLEN in a special dedication ceremony later this month in Cowes. The Trust use the world’s smallest tall ships to take young people out to share the fun of sailing…



Riverfest 2010

Mar 15th, 2010 | By Ray Harrington-Vail | Category: 2010, Advertising, Community Forum, Culture, Environment, Equality, Green Island, History, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Event News, Lifestyle, Nature & Wildlife, News, Town & Village News, Wildlife Conservation

Riverfest – a celebration of river and community life. The Newport Riverfest on Saturday, 15th May 2010 will celebrate the heritage, community, businesses, and wildlife associated with the historic Medina River on the Isle of Wight…



Chris Packham ‘Never Mind The Buzzards’

Mar 15th, 2010 | By Amanda Johnson | Category: 2010, Advertising, Culture, Education, Events, Hampshire News, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, Medina Theatre, Nature & Wildlife, News, Wildlife

Chris Packham, will be returning to the Isle of Wight to present his one man show – Never Mind The Buzzards. For wildlife TV presenter Chris, pooh, snot and worse are just everyday facets of animal life and he will be sharing this with an eager audience at the Medina Theatre in April…



Isle of Wight Comparatively Safe Place To Live

Mar 11th, 2010 | By Stephanie Light | Category: 2010, Community, Community Forum, Crime, Culture, Environment, Equality, Government, Island Views, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Services, Lifestyle, News, Public Information, Town Parish and Village News, Website

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have low crime rates and are comparatively safe places to live according to a new assessment scheme and website launched today. For the first time, people can compare the performance of their local police force nationally and how well crime is being tackled..



A Touch of West End as Phantom Returns!

Mar 11th, 2010 | By Kim Deluce | Category: 2010, Advertising, Culture, Events, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, Music, News, Theatre

A Touch of West End; described as an evening of musical mayhem and by UK press as “fabulous”, to it being the talk of HELLO magazine, is coming for ‘one performance only’ to the Isle of Wight…



Inspired 2012 Review For Camera & Beyond

Mar 10th, 2010 | By Melanie Swan | Category: 2010, 2012, Arts, Culture, Equality, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, Magazine, News, Photography, Review, South East

The review of a recent exhibition ‘The Camera & Beyond’ at Dimbola Lodge on the Isle of Wight by the No Man is an Island group, features in the London 2012 Inspire Newsletter this month. It was a wonderful opportunity for the artists and young photographers to see the fruits of their work and to share them with families, friends and supporters…



Island Reception For NHS Snow Heroes

Mar 9th, 2010 | By Andy Hollebon | Category: 2010, Awards, Community Forum, Culture, Environment, Government, Island Town and Village News, Island Views, Islandwide, Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight Services, Isle of Wight Volunteers, Lifestyle, News, People, Snow, South East

Last week 45 individuals and teams were recognised for their hard work and dedication during the January snow with an NHS Snow Heroes reception in the Full Circle Restaurant, St Mary’s Hospital…