HOLMSEY: Golly, I’m cross
Chris CornfordI never met him but was certainly sad to learn of his passing; unfortunately, by the end of last Friday,…
Read MoreTories under orders to ignore hustings?
As May 6 elections for a new council draw closer, one Ventnor resident is seeking to help voters decide which…
Read MoreNational offer day for primary schools
Last Friday was Primary School National Offer Day, when parents and carers of children found out which school their child…
Read MoreReader’s picture of the week
This weeks picture has been submitted by Christine of Ryde and is of a woodland fungus taken close-up. This lovely…
Read MoreLiam’s music blog… Keep your EarsPeeled
A new Island collective, EarsPeeled, aims to boost the Island’s music and creative scene. Their aim is to offer musicians,…
Read MoreHave Islanders been taken for April fools?
The sum the Isle of Wight Council was paid by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) in respect of a land…
Read MorePubs welcome locals back with open arms
Publicans and locals raised their glasses across the Island as businesses celebrated the end of lockdown on Monday. Some pubs…
Read More30 years service on Bembridge lifeboats
A member of the Bembridge lifeboat crew has been awarded a 30-year service medal. Bowy White, 55, a carpenter, is…
Read MoreLockdown fitness regime raises funds for charity
A beautician has run 30 miles for charity, thanks to the lockdown! Kirsten Armiger, a regular runner, had been too…
Read MoreUsing the power of flowers to help others
A new scheme for people, to grow their own flowers and give them to charity, is being launched by the…
Read MoreDetermined Matt makes Ben’s team
This is an incredible story which started with a daily eight-mile round-trip bike ride to school. It moved on to…
Read MoreDisabled fundraiser feels like a mermaid in her kayak
A disabled kayaker has been motivated by the East Cowes Shrape Swimmers to take on a sponsored virtual round-the-Island challenge…
Read MoreDaff show tribute to exhibitor Eric
A daffodil show, in memory of one of the Island’s top exhibitors in which his blooms were put on show…
Read MoreCaroline’s final duty as Island High Sheriff
The final duty of the retiring High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, Caroline Peel, was to hand out High…
Read MoreShrape swimmers finish virtual round Island swim
More than 100 people were on hand to cheer and clap a group of sea swimmers who finished their virtual…
Read MoreVolunteers make short work of tree planting
Volunteers turned out in force on Saturday after a plea from Freshwater Parish Council to help plant trees. A total…
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