Spring Comes to Ventnor Park23 April 2012
Evelyn Knowles has been enjoying the spring sunshine in Ventnor
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Flower Festival Celebrates ‘Sixty Glorious Years’23 April 2012
Free event celebrates 60 years of the Queen's reign
East Cowes News in Brief, by Margaret Prior23 April 2012
Our East Cowes Correspondent Margaret Prior tells us about plans to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Cowes Blitz and the role played by the Polish warship ORP Blyskawica.
Significant events planned for Northwood House 23 April 2012
Chair of Northwood House Charitable Trust, Ann Thwaites, tells us the latest news about the historic house.
Students Enjoy the Therapeutic Benefits of New Gardening Service27 March 2012
Gardening can be an environmental stimulus and therapy in its own right and a new community gardening project aims to offer the benefits of this activity to people with extra needs.
200 Years of Ryde Piers: The Island Story23 April 2012
July 2012 will see the two hundredth anniversary of the passing of the Act of Parliament to construct Ryde Pier on the Isle of Wight. John Medland traces the structure's history in May's Island Story
Newport Firm Represents UK Manufacturing Excellence23 April 2012
A Newport-based, family-run firm has been chosen to take part in an exhibition showcasing the very best of British manufacturing.
Villa's Clay Day Proves Popular28 March 2012
Newport’s popular Roman Villa hosted a ‘Clay Day’ during the half term holiday that proved to be fun for all the family.
Volunteer Appeal at Bembridge Windmill23 April 2012
The National Trust is looking for volunteers to help at Bembridge Windmill
Nature-Inspired Kite Festival Launched28 March 2012
Islanders are being urged to get creative for a new kite festival that is being launched.
Tourist Attraction to Get Facelift23 April 2012
A major scheme to restore and improve facilities at Fort Victoria worth tens of thousands of pounds has been announced.
New Rib Pontoons for Yarmouth Harbour23 April 2012
Yarmouth Harbour has completed the installation of their brand new Rib Pontoons.
Isle of Wight Beacon - News and Features from around our Island
Celebrity to Brave Walk of Fire for Walking Festival23 April 2012
Lead singer of Level 42, Mark King, will brave a walk of fire to launch this year’s Isle of Wight Walking Festival.
Young Islanders Awarded for Enterprise 23 April 2012
A group of 30 young Islanders, aged between 16 and 19 years, recently gathered at the Quay Arts Centre for the Young Enterprise Awards Day.
A Party Fit for a Queen to aid Respite Centre23 April 2012
The Jubilee Garden Party will be the first time in many years that the grounds of Northwood House will have been used for an event on this scale.
200 Years of Ryde Piers: The Island Story23 April 2012
July 2012 will see the two hundredth anniversary of the passing of the Act of Parliament to construct Ryde Pier on the Isle of Wight. John Medland traces the structure's history in May's Island Story
How best to water growbags by Mike Santer23 April 2012
The Isle of Wight Beacon's gardening expert, Mike Santer, explains how to make the most of growbags.
Royal Touch to Launch Yarmouth Old Gaffers23 April 2012
A fantastic weekend of fun and activities, both on and off the water, is planned for this year’s Yarmouth Old Gaffers’ Festival (25 – 27 May).
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Emergency services have been called to reports of a fire in a prison cell at HMP Isle of Wight. …continue
Pothole Payouts Cost Council £1000s 17 May 2012 - 2:21PM
Potholes are continuing to cost Isle of Wight Council tens of thousands of pounds in compensation. …continue
Ventnor Botanic Gardens £1 Million Plan 17 May 2012 - 3:36PM
Council and businessman close to securing investment deal. …continue
Walk The Wight Time Lapse Video 17 May 2012 - 4:32PM
Thanks to Tim Pritchard who's shared his Walk The Wight 2012 time lapse video. …continue
Flat Fire In Ryde 17 May 2012 - 2:22PM
Firefighters are attending a small fire at a flat in Ryde. …continue
Man Bottled In Shanklin 17 May 2012 - 1:10PM
A 23 year old man has been attacked with a bottle in Shanklin. …continue
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