November 25, 1911
A Cowes youngster pleaded guilty to extinguishing a lamp in a public lavatory in Cowes.
P.C Randall saw the defendant and another enter the toilet and heard one say: "Lets put the light out."
The man admitted to putting it out with his bat. He was fined 9s including costs.
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Extreme weather conditions forced more than 20 boats to take shelter in The Solent off Yarmouth coast.
The vessels included several large steamers, five torpedo boats and destroyers that all felt the effects of the rough seas and high winds.
Some of the craft remained there for up to three weeks due to the unexpected conditions.
A large quantity of timber was lost off one of the boats and washed up on the shore and was claimed by local fisherman.
November 28, 1936
Firefighters from Cowes were called to Chawton Manor Farm, Northwood when two large hayricks had become engulfed by fire.
Due to strong winds, there was worry that the fire could spread to two cottages and the church nearby. But thanks to the quick work by the fire brigade, the blaze was extinguished and no further damage was reported.
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The Newport Victoria Sports Club celebrated its 25th anniversary with a dinner and dance in Newport.
The event was held at Queens Hall to recognise the achievements of the club, which originally started as a tennis club playing on the land at Victoria Recreation Ground. Over the years it extended its facilities to accommodate table tennis, hockey, tennis and entertainment.
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An organised visit by an Island woman to Soviet Russia gave a real insight into life in the country.
Mrs Russell, from Ventnor, spent a month touring the country and helped to dispel the myth that it was a cold and cheerless country, by stating that during her stay it was warm and sunny. She watched a procession and celebrations in Red Square, Moscow and witnessed a country undergoing change, giving Islanders a true picture of Russian life, which many had no concept of.
November 25, 1961
Ventnor traders voted against the idea of a five-day a week opening for shops.
The suggestion came from the Southern and Eastern division of the union of Shop, Distributing and Allied workers to the Island Chamber of Commerce, who referred it to the business associations in each town.
But at a meeting of Ventnor Professional and Business Association, the idea was strongly opposed on the grounds it was completely impractical in seaside towns.
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Bembridge Lifeboat was launched in strong winds and heavy seas after receiving information from coastguards that a boat was missing in The Solent.
The 17ft Silhouette class sailing boat with two people on board was last seen two miles off Southsea Pier.
After a search, the lifeboat crew located the boat tied to a buoy with the coxswain and his son on board, after their engine broke down. They were towed back into Langstone Harbour.
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Approval for the construction of 12 pairs of holiday bungalows at Lakeside, Wootton was given by the planning committee.
For many years, Lakeside was a licensed house, dance hall and swimming pool, but an application was put forward to place caravans on the site, which was initially rejected. However, following a revised set of plans, an application was granted subject to conditions.
November 28, 1986
Two major orders for neighbouring Cowes firms — one of the largest ever achieved this side of The Solent — gave a huge boost to the Island's economy.
Plessey Radar and Fairey Marine provided a silver lining, just as unemployment clouds were circling and the number of jobless people increased. The two contracts had a combined value of around £85 million.
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The roof of the main building at the Sandown Bay Leisure Centre needed replacing at a cost of more than £70,000 — less than five months after it opened.
Discussions were held between members of South Wight Amenities and Leisure Activities Committee as to why the roof had failed such a short time after the £1 million centre was launched.
It was agreed to make the roof repair one of its priorities, along with work at Ventnor Winter Gardens and Shanklin Theatre.
November 30, 2001
Shoppers in Newport town centre mostly gave their support to Medina High School's new tough care policy over disruptive students.
The controversial strategy, which didn't go down well with other high school heads on the Island, meant that children guilty of violence, abuse to teachers, aggression and classroom disruption could be excluded — sometimes permanently.
The aim was to improve behaviour in school, reduce exclusions and create classroom calm.
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The mystery of a series of explosions that rocked the north part of the Island were explained.
People in the Ryde area reported loud bangs between 5pm and 6pm and called the emergency services.
However, it was revealed that the noise was from Gunwharf Quays' celebration. A reconstructed 17th century Russian ship, Standardt which was visiting Portsmouth claimed responsibility for the explosions, which took place during the switch on of the Christmas lights.