Pier 2 Pier Sea Swim event cancelled for 2020
Isle of Wight ObserverThe Isle of Wight Marlins Masters Swim Club has taken the decision to cancel this years Pier 2 Pier Sea…
Read MoreNewport Utilita Hub raises funds for Independent Arts
The charity fundraiser kicked off on 18th May and includes a team from the Newport Energy Hub either walking, running,…
Read MoreCouncil announces funding shortfall of nearly £10 million due to pandemic
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterAdditional expenses incurred by the council, of more than £7 million, include £2.2 million worth of Personal Protective Equipment, £950,000…
Read MoreSSEN helps Island community respond to coronavirus pandemic
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) awarded £5,000 to communities on the Isle of Wight
Read MoreIsle of Wight Mum beating off global entrepreneurs on iTunes
Chiropractor Nikki Collinson-Phenix, has currently made it to Number 2 in the iTunes Charts, finding herself ranking above global entrepreneurs…
Read MoreNew challenge planned following the success of ‘Hike at Home’
SWAY are to set a geocache course across the South Wight
Read More12-hour hula hoop marathon
Teaching assistant hula hoops for 12 hours to raise money for hospital and hospice
Read MoreFarewell to Dusty the donkey
‘Dusty did things his way’
Read MoreParking charges to be reintroduced from next Monday
From Monday 8 June, on duty key workers will be the only people who can continue to park for free.
Read MoreDaytime visitor boats now welcome at Cowes
Cowes Harbour Commission’s visitor moorings are now open for daytime and short stay visitors as of today
Read MoreWightlink adds sailings as freight demand increases
A small number of additional early morning sailings have been reintroduced by Wightlink to meet an increased demand in freight…
Read MoreNew traffic arrangements ahead of next phase of St Mary’s works
New traffic arrangements will come into force from Monday (8 June) for the next phase of the major improvement works…
Read MoreThousands more donated to Island organisations supporting people through Covid-19
A dozen projects and organisations have received a share of over £31,000 to help their work supporting Island residents during…
Read MoreKeeping families fed during the coronavirus crisis
Ryde charity Aspire has served up more than 300 frozen meals and provided 300 food parcels to the most vulnerable…
Read More29 coronavirus related deaths in care homes on the Island
And almost 180 people have contracted the virus in Island care homes
Read MoreVectis Radio receives the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Vectis Radio is one of 230 charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive the prestigious award this year.
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