As a 6ft 7in former rugby player, Ben Rouse admits he had to get used to standing out in the crowd. That is one reason why he is unlikely to be fazed when he carries out his duties as the new High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, wearing the full regalia – tights, frills and all!
A Victorian horse-drawn stage coach, that trundled around the roads and tracks of the Island more than 130 years ago, will be on show at the Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum from April.
Ryde Academy has made huge strides since the appointment of its Principal Joy Ballard in September 2015. This progress was recently confirmed by a successful Ofsted inspection where Ryde Academy was rated as ‘Good’ following years of ‘Requiring Improvement’.
Paul Topping’s voice is the one that tens of thousands of Isle of Wight people wake up to every weekday morning. Paul is presenter of the Breakfast Show on Isle of Wight Radio, and his is the most listened-to programme on what is the most listened-to radio station on the Island.
A BEACON SPECIAL INTERVIEW
After graduating from the world- renowned Laine Theatre Arts College in Epsom, Millie, from Shanklin, not only won a place in the ensemble of ‘42nd Street’ in a top Paris theatre, but was also given the role of understudy to leading lady Peggy Sawyer
What better way to take part in one of the world’s most popular celebrations than in dynamically lit ancient woodlands, surrounded by a dazzling array of coloured lanterns, flags and features?
A BEACON SPECIAL REPORT
Around 8,250 people on the Isle of Wight suffer with diabetes, and more could have the condition without even being aware of it.
A BEACON SPECIAL INTERVIEW
Kathryn Clarke was a happy-go-lucky wife and mother of two young daughters, with the world at her feet. Then suddenly, and without warning, her life was turned upside down as tragedy struck.