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Emergency Facebook Page For Stranded Isle of Wight Festival Visitors
Information Updated: Facebook friends have set up an Emergency Group and are appealing for Isle of Wight residents to assist festival goers who are stranded in their cars.
New Venue for Armed Forces Day Flag Raising Ceremony
Island dignitaries will join together at 10am on Monday 25 June for a flag raising ceremony to honour the armed forces. National Armed Forces Day is being celebrated at an event in Appley park and beach on Saturday 23rd June.
Gatcombe & Chillerton Village Water Dispute Taken to Parliament
The long running dispute between Southern Water and some Isle of Wight villagers in Gatcombe and Chillerton will be raised in Parliament tonight.
Met Office Issue Gale Force Wind Warning
The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning of strong winds for the Isle of Wight on Friday. Update: Winds should gradually ease from the southwest after about midday.
Isle of Wight Diamond Jubilee Beacons To Light Up Island Video
Several beacons will be lit across the Isle of Wight tonight (Monday) to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Update Video: Beacon being lit at Ryde on the Isle of Wight .
Regal Touch For Yarmouth Old Gaffers 2012 View Photos
A fantastic weekend of fun and activities, both on and off the water, is planned for this year’s Yarmouth Old Gaffers’ Festival. Queen lookalike Mary Reynolds will be in attendance to perform the opening ceremony following a parade around town in a horse drawn carriage. View Photos
Shanklin Lift Currently Closed
SHANKLIN LIFT UPDATE: The lift will be re-open from 1pm today 23rd May.
Island Artists Wanted For The Hive
Would you like to display your work in the Isle of Wight Festival chill-out area? Island charity Gift to Nature who manage the Hive are seeking more local artists to help make this year’s display even more enchanting.
