Articles – Interviews
Wendy Newnham: After the crash – the abyss
A mother whose 18-year-old son died in a car crash is campaigning for greater safety on the roads. She talks to Rosalind Whistance
Marc Tucky: Ghosts of the Isle of Wight
Marc Tucky (theatrical name Marc) was born in Solihull, Warwickshire and was privately educated at a prep school before moving onto private school.
Lora Peacey-Wilcox: More than your everyday mayor
Lora Peacey-Wilcox is somewhat unique. Born on a Cowes council estate she eventually became the town’s mayor. Prince Philip summed her up perfectly
Andy Gray-Ling: Big Brother paid well, but not enough to buy Arreton
“At some point I’d wanted to have a house and garden open to the public – only I expected it to be when
Karen Ledger: Karen the realistic optimist
Karen Ledger is her own person, with an overriding love – some might call it an obsession - for dogs and horses. Four
Amy Willcock: Comfortably in control
Amy Willcock is passionate about the Women’s Institute’s aims and objectives. So why has the WI not embraced her youth and enthusiasm? Rosalind Whistance meets the woman
David Holmes: If you want something done, ask a busy person
Behind the Cheeky Chappie exterior there is an astute business man who with a phone call can change the weather! David Holmes was
David Langford: Mrs Thatcher kept me on my toes
John Hannam discovers some major surprises in the life of David Langford. From being a cold war warrior planning for World War 3
Tim Blackman: It’s now time to draw a line and get on with my life
Tim Blackman has been to hell and back over the last 16 years, firstly losing his property business in the early 90s then
Den Phillips: End of an era
Den Phillips has lived at Compton Farm, Brook for the whole of his life. He has seen many things throughout the years, and
Julie Hoskyns: Julie is set for the 2007 World Championships
Julie Hoskyns is a determined lady to say the least. Julie who originally come from Hambledon in Hampshire used to show jump in
Morris Barton: Will Morris come dancing back?
“I was all set to be the Liberal candidate to follow Steve Ross but I walked away when asked how much of my