Articles – Interviews
Virginia Bottomley: my passion for Island
In her 10 years as a Cabinet Minister Virginia Bottomley was one of the most powerful women in British politics. But even she will
Danny Briggs: Danny has ’em in a real spin!
Island cricketer Danny Briggs has been spiraling his way to even more success this summer as he continues to establish himself as one
David Pugh: David has genuine passion for Island
David Pugh used to play the cornet in Shanklin Town Brass Band, but these days he simply doesn’t have the time. Of course
Joe Lashmar: Milling around on the Island
Windmills and water mills were an integral part of life on the Isle of Wight for many centuries. More recently their numbers have
Rob Da Bank: much more than Bestival and DJ
Think Rob da Bank, and most people will picture the long haired guy who is the main organiser of the IW Bestival and
Nick Hayward: Three special projects for Island’s new High Sheriff
Nick Hayward describes himself as ‘just an ordinary person’ but the 12 months of his life that began in April will be anything
Ursula Thompson: Business blossoms from humble start
In the final part of the series we tell how Mrs. Thompson and her late husband David built their Garden Centre empire –
Cliff Morgan: true sports legend
By: Staff Reporter LEGEND is a term I never use loosely. Scoring a hat-trick at football or hitting a century at cricket makes
Colin Green: Glass is class at Alum Bay
It is a fascinating work of art, and one that thousands of visitors stand and marvel at each year. Working in searing heat at
Susie Sheldon: A reflection on the year as High Sheriff
It has proved a thoroughly enjoyable, but hectic 12 months for Susie Sheldon who began her term as High Sheriff of the Isle
Ursula Thompson: Amazing escape in the Blitz
Mrs Ursula Thompson was just a baby in her mother's arms as the bombs fell around them - not in England, but Germany.
Michael Young: Cattle and horses keeping Michael Young at heart
In the second of this two-part special on Michael Poland, Island Life talks to the successful Island businessman about two of the greatest passions