The island news this new year’s day is: an air ambulance call to a head-on crash, one arrest after an elderly motorist ran down a pedestrian, one serious fire at a domestic property in east Cowes, fa… (View Post)

Seriously gusty out on the coastal path, this morning. But the high winds have subsided, the heavens have opened, and fortunately the dog and I are back inside. (View Post)

Indeed. Wasn't it Labour that lumbered us originally with the expensive white elephant of the aircraft carriers with hardly any planes, which we couldn't protect in event of war? (View Post)

Mr Dog likes wind and rain on NYE. It’s been this way several years running, here. Although last night they managed to get the small town display off early, come midnight there was next to nothing. (View Post)

I won EuroMillions! That makes for a very happy new year. I will try not to spend my £2.60 winnings all at once… (View Post)