Liam Chorley

6 days ago | countypress.co.uk | Liam Chorley

Ted Higgin was born at The Brannons, on Station Road in Wootton, on April 10, 1939. He spent his early years there before moving to Seaview when his father, John, took over the family business, Seaview Services. He attended Ryde School and spent his weekends playing along Seaview Duver, fishing, and helping at the family horse-riding school at Puckpool. Ted grew up at Seafield Garage, the home of Seaview Services, and naturally started driving the buses and coaches as soon as he was able.

1 week ago | countypress.co.uk | Liam Chorley

The Isle of Wight Coroner's Court, Newport. (Image: County Press) Big events held on the Isle of Wight are partly to blame for inquest delays, according to the local authority. On the Isle of Wight, residents wait longer than anywhere else in the country to learn how their loved ones have died.

1 week ago | countypress.co.uk | Liam Chorley

Leslie Davison with her kayak. (Image: Contributed) AN ISLE of Wight kayaker has shared her experience of getting stuck at sea for the better part of seven hours – forced to call the coastguard for rescue when she found herself paddling with all her might and making no progress. Leslie Davison, from Shanklin, moved to the Island from Vancouver, Canada, last May, and has been kayaking for over seven years.

1 week ago | countypress.co.uk | Liam Chorley

Some of the artwork set to feature in the exhibition. (Image: Contributed) Cowes Art Group is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year with a special exhibition at the weekend. The group was founded by a handful of artists led by Ray Ainsworth following the closure of the adult art classes at Cowes High School. Over the years, it has had to overcome many challenges, including four changes of venue when various buildings were closed down in Cowes.

1 week ago | countypress.co.uk | Liam Chorley

Thomas Turney, far left. (Image: Contributed) AN ISLE of Wight pickleball star won silver at a major tournament at the weekend. Thomas Turney travelled to Loughborough for Pickleball England’s English Nationals Singles Championships. The event was hosted at the Dan Maskell Tennis Centre at Loughborough University and the venue was transformed to provide more than 30 pickleball courts.