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Megan Baker Estate Agents Boosts Brass Band
A Cowes-based estate agent has given a significant boost to the town’s brass band with a £500 grant towards new instruments.
Vote For Isle of Wight ‘Best Brochure Cover’
The Bitesize Britain Blog are asking the public to vote for the “Best Brochure Cover 2013“. An Isle of Wight Tourism Accomodation Guide (pictured), has reached Bitesize Britain’s top 10 shortlist from around the UK.
Wrap up! Icy Winds & Cold Weather Alert (Update)
Weather forecasters are predicting some parts of the country could see snow with wintry showers by the end of this week. The Met Office has at present a Level-3 cold weather health alert in place warning of a risk to elderly and vulnerable people.
Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service Looking For Retained Firefighters
The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is holding information sessions for anyone interested in becoming a retained firefighter. There are vacancies at Cowes, East Cowes, Bembridge, Freshwater and Yarmouth Fire Stations.
Help For Island Residents Into Home Ownership
The Isle of Wight Council is set to establish a £1 million First Time Buyer Fund to help Island residents take their first step onto the property ladder and provide a much-needed boost to the local housing economy.
Bembridge Lifeboat Rescue At No Mans Land Fort
Bembridge RNLI Lifeboat Crew were called out to a No Man’s Land Fort this morning, where a man was thought to be suffering from a suspected stroke.
Fire Service Extinguish Campervan Fire
The Isle of Wight and Rescue Service were mobilised this morning to a report of a campervan on fire in Ryde. Upon arrival crews tackled the small blaze and extinguished the flames within minutes.
Hospital Friends Benefit from Generous Bequests
The ability of the Friends of St Mary’s Hospital to purchase future much-appreciated additional facilities for the NHS on the Island has been significantly boosted through the charity receiving legacies totalling £103,500 over recent months.
