Women's 100km Skye trek raises £500k for breast cancer charity
Over 120 women completed a gruelling 100km charity hike across the Isle of Skye, raising over £500,000 for CoppaFeel! while forging lifelong bonds. Discover their uplifting journey.
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Ardrossan Harbour nationalisation deal at advanced stage
The Scottish government is in advanced negotiations to buy and upgrade Ardrossan Harbour, a key step to resuming ferry services to the Isle of Arran. Read the latest on the 'ferry fiasco' resolution.
Amateur beekeeper dies from allergic reaction to sting
Alan Ransom, 55, died from anaphylactic shock after a bee sting while tending his hives without protective headgear. Coroner records tragic accident.
Scottish Islanders Campaign for Undersea Tunnels
Shetland and Western Isles residents argue ageing ferries drive depopulation. Campaigners push for undersea tunnels, citing Scandinavian success, as a modern solution for island connectivity.
Ferguson Marine delays Glen Rosa ferry delivery again
The delivery of the over-budget Glen Rosa ferry is delayed until late 2026, with service unlikely before 2027 due to hull defects. Costs now exceed £460m.
King William's College Quiz 2025: Ultimate Challenge
The notoriously difficult King William's College quiz is back for 2025. Can you tackle its cryptic questions on history, literature, and science? Answers revealed 13 January.
Banana containers spill in Solent, causing cruise chaos
Thousands of bananas and exotic fruit wash up on the Isle of Wight after containers fall from cargo ship, delaying a P&O cruise. Full details and coastguard warnings here.
Isle of Wight's Premier Wine Hotel Experience
Discover The Terrace, a stunning wine hotel in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. Featuring a 1,100-bottle library, nightly tastings, and acclaimed dining. A perfect UK staycation for couples and foodies.
Major fire closes Crossharbour DLR station in Isle of Dogs
A major restaurant fire on Pepper Street has closed Crossharbour DLR station. Ten fire engines are on scene. Locals advised to keep windows and doors closed. Get the latest updates.
UK Police Launch AI Assistant 'Bobbi' in Trial
Thames Valley and Hampshire police forces launch the UK's first AI virtual assistant, 'Bobbi', to handle non-emergency queries and free up staff for critical incidents.
Three prison officers stabbed in inmate attack
Three prison officers were injured, two hospitalised, after being stabbed with an improvised weapon by an inmate at HMP Isle of Wight. Police are investigating the serious assault.
Master the Country Look Without the Flat Cap Clichés
Urban fashion embraces countryside style. Discover how to wear Fair Isle jumpers and barn jackets authentically, avoiding clichés while capturing a wholesome, grounded aesthetic for autumn.
Men killed in crash after airbags removed from car
Two young men died in a high-speed crash on the Isle of Wight while in a modified Honda Civic that had its airbags removed. The coroner described the scene as 'horrifying'.
Shetland knitters demand apology from Channel 4
Fair Isle practitioners accuse Channel 4's Game of Wool of cultural appropriation and factual errors. Discover why the knitting community is unravelling.
Isle of Dogs: From 'Dullest' to 2,900 New Homes
The Isle of Dogs, once dubbed London's most boring area, is undergoing a massive regeneration project featuring thousands of new homes, commercial spaces, and community facilities in a major boost for the capital's housing market.
Lost spider rediscovered after 50+ years on Isle of Wight
In an extraordinary conservation triumph, the rare white-knuckled wolf spider - feared extinct in Britain - has been rediscovered on the Isle of Wight after more than 50 years.
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