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Isle of Wight Prepares To Go Walking with Dinosaurs In 3D
The Isle of Wight today announced plans to partner with BBC Earth Films and Twentieth Century Fox to bring Walking with Dinosaurs: The 3D Movie to the island this summer.
‘Spring Swing’ Could Bring Snow
Weather Update: Monday 11th March 2013: For the latest Isle of Wight Weather news from the Met Office and Net Weather TV check out this link on Island Pulse.
Police Seek Help To Find Driver After Fatal Crash
Wiltshire Police have made a nationwide appeal for help to find a driver after a collision on Christmas Day in which one of his passengers suffered fatal injuries.
Island MP Leads Cross-Party Delegation To See Minister
A cross-party delegation will be travelling to London on Tuesday next week to speak to the Minister who is responsible for maritime affairs, Stephen Hammond MP. The group will be raising the impact of the recent cuts in Wightlink services.
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.
Valentine’s Day Auction Nets £2,300 For Tudor Tax Register
A document listing residents on the Isle of Wight in the reign of Elizabeth I, described as being in “remarkably fine condition”, made £2,300 when it went on sale today 14th February.
Pirates Kidnap Three Crew Members
A statement from Isle of Wight based Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd said pirates boarded the Cargo ship late Thursday night and took three crew members as hostage. The pirates also stole the crew’s personal belongings before leaving.
Island NHS Trust Will Review Mid-Staffs Public Inquiry Report
Commenting on the publication of the Report of the Mid-Staffordshire Public Inquiry, Dr Mark Pugh, Executive Medical Director at Isle of Wight NHS Trust said:
