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Sandown Set For Easter Saturday Spectacular
This Saturday evening (April 19) will see Sandown Carnival’s Easter Fireworks 'Eggstravaganza' launched from the end of the pier....
Dominic Kureen
2 days ago


Isle Of Wight Sports Star Named In Hockey For Heroes National Fundraising Squad
A Ryde School hockey coach has successfully gained a place on the Hockey for Heroes squad for 2025. Shanklin based Pip Spibey and her...
Dominic Kureen
3 days ago


Local Swimmers Smash Fundraising Target By Swimming Distance Around Island And Beyond
More than 60 members of Yarmouth Sailing Club, West Wight Swimming Club, and their families and friends gathered at the West Wight Sports...
Dominic Kureen
6 days ago


Pickleball Festival A Smash At West Wight Sports And Community Centre
Twenty-six participants took part in the Island’s first ever pickleball festival at West Wight Sports Centre on Friday April 4. Every...
Dominic Kureen
6 days ago


Train And Ferry Passengers Discover The World Outside Their Windows
Travellers taking the train through the New Forest to Lymington and onwards to the Isle of Wight with Wightlink’s ferries can now...
Dominic Kureen
6 days ago


New Carnival Bringing Trash To Trend – A Celebration Of Sustainable Style At Appuldurcombe House
New Carnival has announced Trash to Trend, a vibrant, youth-led sustainable fashion show taking place at the stunning Appuldurcombe...
Dominic Kureen
6 days ago


Isle Of Wight's Strongest Civil Servant To Take On Europe's Finest Following Powerlifting Success
Newport based Prison Officer Zoltan Mihalyi once again showcased his immense strength at the WRPF South West Qualifier powerlifting...
Dominic Kureen
6 days ago


Creativity Of Island Pupils Shines At New Quay Arts Exhibition
The creativity and imagination of young people across the Isle of Wight is being proudly showcased at Newport’s Quay Arts Centre, as the...
Dominic Kureen
Apr 10

WightFibre Awarded Investors In People Gold Award
WightFibre, the leading broadband provider on the Isle of Wight, has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People Gold accreditation....
Dominic Kureen
Apr 9


Best Island Destinations To Spot Red Squirrels Over Easter Revealed
(c) Red Squirrel Survival Trust The Isle of Wight is one of the few areas in England with permanent red squirrel populations and Easter...
Dominic Kureen
Apr 7


Out For A Duck: Aspire's Annual Easter Charity Race Announced
Aspire Ryde is holding its annual duck race on Easter Saturday April 19 at 12pm (midday). Â The event will see 1,100 plastic ducks...
Dominic Kureen
Apr 4

RSPCA Isle Of Wight Hosting April Dog Walks
RSPCA Isle of Wight is hosting its own 'doggy adventure' later this month, with pooch accompanied walks taking place in the morning and...
Dominic Kureen
Apr 4


Gardening Galore: Annual Event Heading To Rookley
Rookley Village Association has announced that it will once again be running its hugely popular ‘Gardening Galore’ event, which will take...
Dominic Kureen
Apr 3

Numbers Grow For Mountbatten's Husky Challenge
In support of Mountbatten Isle of Wight, an incredible 16 people have signed up to take on an epic fundraising adventure, sledding over...
Dominic Kureen
Apr 3


Haylands Primary School Under 11s Fundraising Campaign Launched Ahead Of Cup Final
Haylands Primary School Under-11 football team has secured a spot in the ESFA Pokémon Cup final - and now they need the support of the...
Dominic Kureen
Apr 2

TV Star Joins Hospice Charity As Patron
The Mountbatten Group, which delivers end-of-life care on the Isle of Wight, has welcomed broadcaster, presenter, author and gardener,...
Dominic Kureen
Mar 31


Cowes Men’s Shed And Grow Gurnard Working Together For The Community
Shed member Jan was the driving force behind the notice board, which has been designed and built by Bob and other members of the group.
Dominic Kureen
Mar 28


'World’s Best Psychic' Returning To Isle Of Wight
The UK winner of the world's best psychic competition, June Field, is returning to the Isle of Wight next month. Her show follows...
Dominic Kureen
Mar 28


Sugarhill Gang Set For Isle Of Wight Summer Date
A legendary hip-hop act will be performing at a Newport venue this summer.
Dominic Kureen
Mar 28


Isle Of Wight's RNLI Lifesaver Penny Recognised For Mother’s Day Lifeboat Initiative
On the Isle of Wight, Penny Jeffcoate has been volunteering with Cowes RNLI for over six years as inshore-lifeboat crew.
Dominic Kureen
Mar 27
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