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FRANK JAMES HOSPITAL - FOUNDED IN MEMORY OF MILLIONAIRE KILLED BY ELEPHANT IN AFRICA - Isle of Wight News - Island Echo

6 days ago | islandecho.co.uk | Warren Whitmore

Frank James Hospital in East Cowes – which sadly fell to rack and ruin at the turn of the century – served the communities of the twin towns at the mouth of the River Medina for over a century. The hospital had very strange beginnings. It was founded in memory of the wealthy explorer and yachtsmen Frank Linsly James, who was gored to death by an enraged elephant on his 39th birthday – 21st April 1890.
LOCAL UPROAR 75 YEARS AGO OVER 'CRIPPLING' FERRY FARE INCREASES

1 week ago | islandecho.co.uk | Warren Whitmore

A 16.7% increase in car ferry charges caused uproar at an Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce meeting held at the Guildhall on 21st June 1950. Hoteliers had reported a tremendous number of cancellations of holiday bookings because ferry charges were now 74% higher than in the pre-war era, and that it had become impossible to get a car across the Solent at weekends. One speaker at the meeting suggested that the ultimate effect of the ‘crippling’ charges would be the complete ruin of the Island.
PLANS LODGED FOR NEW BEACHFRONT FAMILY HOME IN GURNARD

1 week ago | islandecho.co.uk | Rufus Pickles

A ‘high quality’ family home with direct beach access could be built in Gurnard. Applicants Keats and Simanke have submitted revised plans to County Hall for the construction of a 4-bedroom house with a garage at 60 Solent View Road. The proposed building would replace a house the council gave consent to demolish in January last year.
FORMER CARE HOME IN VENTNOR COULD BE TURNED INTO 21-BED HMO

1 week ago | islandecho.co.uk | Rufus Pickles

A former Isle of Wight care home could become a 21-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO). Joubert Properties Ltd has put forward plans to County Hall for a conversion of the former Ward House Nursing Home on Ventnor’s Alpine Road. Ward House closed its doors in February last year, leaving 18 residents to find accommodation elsewhere.
CRAB & LOBSTER RECEIVES DAMNING 1-STAR FOOD HYGEINE RATING - AGAIN

1 week ago | islandecho.co.uk | Darren Toogood

The Crab & Lobster pub in Bembridge has been handed another damning 1-star food hygiene rating – the second within 9 months – with inspectors discovering a mouldy ice machine, flies landing on food and tubs of out-of-date crab. Following an inspection on 28th April, the popular Forelands Field Road establishment has once again been found to be failing across multiple hygiene standards.
TIMETABLES AND NEW VESSELS HOT TOPICS AT RECENT RED FUNNEL CUSTOMER FORUM

1 week ago | islandecho.co.uk | Darren Toogood

Red Funnel customers recently met with the ferry operator’s leadership team to discuss topics at the front of customers’ minds, as part of the Customer Forum initiative. Senior members of the Red Funnel team spoke openly with customers to tackle some of their most pressing matters, including hospitality and vessel technology upgrades, as well as timetables, reliability and punctuality.
LOCAL GROUP LAUNCHES REVITALISATION PROJECT AT THE POINT IN BEMBRIDGE

1 week ago | islandecho.co.uk | Darren Toogood

A group of Bembridge residents have joined forces with a local landowner to revitalise The Point, with work beginning this week to clear concrete blocks and reopen the area to the public. The project aims to transform The Point – also known as Silver Sands – into a community-first destination, offering wellness activities, access to the beach, and local food and drink. It has been confirmed that a new pay-and-display car park will be created, improving accessibility.
WIGHT EAGLES FC & ACADEMY CELEBRATE WITH END‑OF‑SEASON GALA

1 week ago | islandecho.co.uk | Darren Toogood

Wight Eagles FC & Academy hosted a spectacular end‑of‑season celebration at GG Bar & Restaurant in Newport on Saturday (14th June), bringing together around 250 players, parents, staff and sponsors for an evening of honours and community spirit. Chairman Michael Ross and Director of Football Dan Verstraeten welcomed guests, and the event saw Academy players and the Ladies side take to the stage together.
LONG-SERVING LAKE PARISH COUNCILLOR BETTE YOUNG RETIRES

1 week ago | islandecho.co.uk | Darren Toogood

Lake Parish Council has paid tribute to Councillor Bette Young following her retirement at the Council’s recent Annual Meeting. The meeting, held for the first time at the new venue known as the Meeting Place next to the New Road Public Space, also saw the return and appointment of other Parish Councillors.
GOLD MEDAL SUCCESS FOR SHANKLIN-SANDOWN ROWERS AT BRITISH MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS

1 week ago | islandecho.co.uk | Darren Toogood

Shanklin-Sandown Rowing Club have struck gold at their first-ever appearance at the British Masters Championships, held at the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham last weekend. Club members Simon Nevitt and Gary Burch competed against some of the most experienced rowers in the country, racing in both single and double scull events. Saturday’s races took place in challenging, coastal-style conditions that even led to racing being suspended temporarily.