A charity swim across The Solent has broken a record — while raising funds for an environmental charity.
Ten swimmers took off from Hurst Castle, Lymington on July 9 and swam towards The Hut, in Colwell Bay in aid of Surfers Against Sewage.
The fastest swimmer, 18-year-old Mia Marks, achieved a time of 31 minutes which organisers believe beats the course record of 34 minutes set by another charity swim.
Mia is part of the Australian national swimming team.
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Ventnor Town Council Could Scrap "Vital" Beach Safety Project
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Liz Earle Head Office In Ryde Set For Closure With Staff Set To Face Redundancy
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Three 'Affordable' New Flats Could Be Built On First Floor Of Former Dessert Shop
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Isle Of Wight Council Unveils 2025/26 Budget With Five Per Cent Council Tax Rise In The Pipeline
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Isle Of Wight Elections To Be Delayed Until May 2026
Isle of Wight residents will not be able to vote for new elected County Hall representatives until May 2026 as part of government devolution plans.
Three-Bed House Could Be Built Within Grounds Of Neglected Ventnor Hotel
A three-bedroom house with rooftop solar panels could be built within the grounds of a neglected former Isle of Wight hotel.
Warning Issued Over Smart Pass Scam
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National Lottery Heritage Fund awards Naturezones Wildlife Education Trust £72,400
Blackwater based Naturezones Wildlife Education Trust has been awarded £72,400 by the National Lottery Heritage Fund awards
Man Charged As Part Of Child Sex Offence Investigation On The Isle Of Wight
A man has been charged as part of a child sex offence investigation on the Isle of Wight.
Iconic Isle Of Wight Footbridge To Be Replaced
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Southern Water Gurnard Works Underway To Make Roads Greener And Reduce Storm Overflows
Gurnard is the first area on Island to have its roads revamped with new sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS) like raingardens and tree pits.
Groyne Surgery Announced For Lake And Colwell Bay
Timber groynes at Lake and Colwell Bay are set to be restored as part of a major Isle of Wight Council scheme to strengthen coastal defences.
Camp Site Could Be Transformed Into 'High End' Glamping Accommodation
A campsite next to an Isle of Wight village could be transformed into ‘upmarket and high end’ glamping accommodation.
Plans To Use Five Shanklin Homes For Parenting Courses Provoke Outcry
Plans to use five homes for parenting development courses have provoked an outcry from residents and councillors of an Isle of Wight coastal town.
Conference On Supporting Vulnerable Children To Be Held In Newport Next Month
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Ventnor Town Council Could Scrap "Vital" Beach Safety Project
An Isle of Wight town council could be about to scrap its Beach Safety Team, which a seafront café owner has warned will “absolutely end in tragedy”.
What Is Devolution... And What Happens Now?
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner announced (February 5) that several UK authorities will adapt to 'devolution'.
