New date announced for Sandown fireworks
Press ReleaseSandown Carnival have announced a re-scheduled date for their seafront fireworks display, which had to be postponed on New Year’s…
Read MoreCouncil chairman honours student’s artistic achievement at St Thomas of Canterbury Primary School
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School in Carisbrooke welcomed the chairman of the Isle of Wight Council, Councillor Karl…
Read MorePan MUGA is to re-open to the local community
After eight years of being closed, the Pan MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) is to re-open to the local community,…
Read MoreIsland parish council loses second clerk in less than a year
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterA parish council is in turmoil after the shock resignation of its clerk. Shalfleet Parish Council’s Tina Bailey quit amid…
Read MoreHelp IW charities to win £1,000 donation
The Movement for Good Awards is offering Isle of Wight charities the chance to be part of a scheme to…
Read MoreIW schools unite to support teenager with brain tumour
Nearly 30 schools across the Island are taking part in a fund-raiser to support 16-year-old Arlo Lambie, who is fighting…
Read MoreRare plane returns home to the Island
A rare ‘Spartan Three-Seater’ aircraft is coming to its birth-place on the Island, and will be homed at the Wight…
Read MoreHave your say on nature plans
The UK has faced a significant decline in biodiversity over the past 25 years, putting species like starlings, sparrows, and…
Read MoreVECTIS VIEW: Sam Smith – Member of Ventnor Town Council
I am an 18-year-old in Ventnor, and I am a town councillor. I’d like to talk about why I wanted…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: The ferries always let you down
Dear Editor, I would like to share with your readers my recent experience of trying to book with Wightlink ferries.…
Read MoreBe an early bird for this year’s Cowes Week
Entries for the 199th edition of Cowes Week, the world’s biggest keelboat regatta, are now open. The racing starts on…
Read MoreJoin the Island’s first farming conference
Farmers, land managers, and rural professionals on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to attend the inaugural Isle of…
Read MoreCould you be a firefighter? Visit the upcoming open day to find out more
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight fire service (HIWFS) is on the hunt for new firefighters and is inviting Islanders…
Read MoreNew venue for a much-loved comedy club
After a string of successful gigs, Ballyrags Comedy Club is bringing comedy to a brand-new venue. They are working in…
Read MoreYour stage awaits at Trinity Theatre this week
Trinity Theatre, in Cowes, is looking for two talented male actors aged from 25-35 to join the cast of A…
Read MoreBob’s big bounce back?
Mal ButlerFormer Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely is looking to make a political comeback. Mr Seely has ‘expressed an interest’…
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