Articles – Interviews
Martin White: End of an era for Sir Martin White
Major General Sir Martin White’s tenure as Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight comes to an end on March 25. That is
Susie Sheldon: ‘Huge honour’ of Susie’s new role
She is already well known in many Island circles - from business and equestrian to sailing and charity work – but Yarmouth farmer
Marc Tuckey: walking with ghosts
Few people get the chance to design their own perfect job, but that’s exactly what Marc Tuckey managed to do. Combining his love
Sam Fulford – Taking back ground for Island boatbuilders
The demise of many of the Island’s traditional shipyards to make way for a succession of glossy new waterfront building developments is an
Geoff Underwood: Putting the Island on the world map
Everyone loves a story of ‘local boy made good’, and they don’t come much more inspiring than that of Geoff Underwood, a Newport-born,
Hammie Tappenden: MBE for business ‘maverick’
After business advisor Hammie Tappenden was named in the New Years Honours List, she decided that there was only one place she wanted
Neil Tregear: Fashioning a life in clay
He studied his art in London, perfected it in Japan and has lived the dream in San Francisco – but for ceramicist Neil
Ron Bowler: Ron’s boots are made for walking
After a long and productive working life, the Branch Director for Jewson’s Isle of Wight stores, Ron Bowler, will be retiring from the
Nicky Hayward – The Royal Isle of Wight County Show
A personal reflection by Nicky Hayward, MBE. As a born-and-bred Islander, I feel passionately about the importance of the Royal Isle of Wight
Chez Nihell: Dream finally comes true for Chez
Almost 20 years of hard work and dedicated training have taken Island super heavyweight Chez Nihell right to the top in English amateur
John Giddings: How the IW Festival began all those years ago…
It’s 50 years ago this summer since three brothers living in Totland embarked on an ambitious fund-raising project that ultimately not only rocked
Victoria Coles: Victoria’s ‘crazy’ multiple marathon
She has faced more major life challenges in her 29 years than most people can expect in a lifetime, but award-winning Newport gym