People With Style: Sarah Holmes at Skintrade

People With Style: Sarah Holmes at Skintrade

Sarah Holmes will be recognised by many as one of the trio of style entrepreneurs that owns Skintrade, Newport - one of the Islands few truly successful, independent fashion shops. Brothers Simon and Dee Holmes first opened the doors of Skintrade in 1993 as a vintage...

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He’s Behind You…

He’s Behind You…

Ludicrous story lines, farce, men dressed as women and happy endings. Otherwise known as the Pantomime. At this festive time of year, who better to meet than Keith Simmons, the man who brings our most entertaining of Christmas traditions to life? Cath Ouston has been...

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A guide to Wintering Birds

A guide to Wintering Birds

As the autumn migration draws to a close, large numbers of wintering birds can be been arriving on our shores. Lack of food in the colder climes of Northern Europe drives a variety of birds south, and although food is more plentiful here, you may still want to help...

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Me and My Boat – Mark Young of Sally Water Taxis

Me and My Boat – Mark Young of Sally Water Taxis

Born and bred on the island, Mark Young has worked on the River Medina for the last 10 years. He runs Sally Water Taxis, ferrying people around the river at all hours, come rain or shine. How did you get into boats?  When I was a kid we had fishing boats and my dad...

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