Wight Media Services

09/08/2023

I've just heard my dear old friend Barry Jones has died. Many of you might know him as he was a cameraman and spent hours at my old office at Isle of Wight Radio drinking their tea!
He was a lovely chap and always had such good stories to tell. I shall miss this chap. RIP Barry.

28/04/2022

In April 2022 the large scale model used in the James Bond Movie 'The World is Not Enough' was transformed into a holiday let on the Isle of Wight. Now James...

24/03/2022

19/03/2022

A very nice place if you've got family or friends wanting to stay on the Island over the next few months...
https://abnb.me/rOCUrzjMwob

Entire home/flat in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom. Lemon Cottage - a real home from home at the top of Ryde, a perfect base which to explore the Island. This cosy cottage, along a quiet street, is...

30/10/2021

Isle of Wight Webcams was started by Dave Russell, a former ITV News reporter/cameraman who’s lived on the Island for nearly 40 years.

26/10/2021

Anyone need a decent runabout?
https://www.wightbay.com/ryde/cars/renault-modus-2008-6270472/

Renault Modus for sale. Diesel engine with 78000 miles on the clock. Ideal Island car with very low road tax (Can't remember how much but in the £30 region) 11 months MOT. Minor dent to rear tailgate as shown in picture and a few age related scuffs. Good runner. £1650.00

24/10/2021

COVID-19 vaccination update. 📣

Walk-ins. 👇

Pfizer and Astra Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine walk-ins are available on the Island, with dates added up to December.

Over the next week you can attend the following walk-in clinics:

Pfizer walk-ins (open for anyone aged 16 and over):
➡️ Tuesday 26 October, 9am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 5.30pm at the Westridge Centre.
➡️ Wednesday 27 October, 9am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 5.30pm at the Westridge Centre.
➡️ Saturday 30 October, 8am to 2.45pm at The Riverside Centre.

AstraZeneca walk-ins (open for anyone aged 40 or over):
➡️ Thursday 28 October, 2pm to 4.45pm at The Riverside Centre.

Please note it must have been at least eight weeks since the first dose, to receive your second dose.

See the full list of walk-ins available:
https://www.hampshiresouthamptonandisleofwightccg.nhs.uk/your-health/latest-information-on-covid-19/covid-19-vaccination-programme/walk-in-clinics-near-you

Booster vaccine. 👇

Everyone will be offered the booster vaccine.

You will be contacted by the NHS when it is your turn to get the booster (at least six months after your second dose).

You can book your booster vaccine appointment via your GP practice, by calling 119 or online via the NHS website:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/

If you are asked to book online or by calling 119 but are only offered a mainland appointment, please wait and try again. New appointments are released daily. Please do not accept an appointment on the mainland.

Alternatively, you can wait for an invite from your GP. Your GP has every patient listed and will contact you directly to arrange an appointment. If you have travel plans and need to arrange your vaccination before you receive an invite, please call your GP.

11/10/2021

Never thought this would happen, but understandable at Fred's age. A man that's always been young at heart and a funny bloke to work with...

After nearly four decades, one of ITV’s longest serving regional news anchors, Fred Dinenage is to leave ITV News Meridian at Christmas. | ITV News Meridian

02/10/2021

29/09/2021

25/09/2021

Hmm, yep!

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21/09/2021

One of my other jobs on the Island is to promote it as a filming location for TV and film. If any of your friends are in the creative Industries please share this with them as we really need to get them to visit. Cheers, Dave

Turning Isle of Wight locations into 1960's East Germany

19/09/2021

If you're a motorbike fan this might be of interest, as well as it's Island locations...

24/08/2021

2am this morning and we were the only camera crew filming this story for tonight's ITV news...
https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2021-08-22/environmental-swimmer-attempts-world-record

Oly Rush, who lives in Upton, circled the island in 15 hours and nine minutes, beating the world record which stood at 26 hours. | ITV News Meridian

20/08/2021

FYI

Afternoon all,

Do you use Facebook Marketplace?

We are urging those selling high value electrical items online, particularly on Facebook Marketplace, to be vigilant following a number of reports where people pretending to be ‘buyers’ have walked away with the goods after convincing the seller they have paid via bank transfer.

There have been a total of 21 incidents since August 14 across Hampshire.

Laptops, mobile phones, tablets, games consoles, a drone and a watch are amongst the items stolen, ranging in price from £370 to £3400.

Those pretending to be ‘buyers’ have answered a seller’s advert quickly and when they have turned up to collect the items, they have then convinced the buyer they have transferred the money by showing them the transfer on a banking app. When the sellers have said they can’t see the money in their account, the ‘buyers’ have convinced them it will appear soon and have left with the goods.

On some occasions, the ‘buyers’ have taken a photo of the seller on their doorstep and asked them to produce ID.

We know online buying and selling sites are really popular and are a great way to trade second hand items, however we want to remind people to please be vigilant when selling items in this way.

Our advice would be:
• Always check and be completely satisfied the money is in your bank account before you hand over the goods. Genuine buyers will accept that this is correct practice
• Have someone with you at home when prospective buyers attend, or arrange to meet them in a public place
• You do not need to show anyone ID. There should be no reason to pass over your personal details / ID to a prospective buyer
• If you believe someone has attempted to scam you in this way, please try and note down a description of the people involved or vehicle they travelled in and make a report.
• Report any suspicious activity via our online reporting tool Report fraud | Hampshire Constabulary

16/08/2021

Worth noting..

Planning on going to the Victorious or Isle of Wight Festival?

If so, just a reminder that the NHS App can generate a unique COVID-19 pass, providing proof for those who have received both COVID-19 vaccinations.

🎪 💃 😎