Creationz Dance Academy named South of England dance school of the year
Mal ButlerAn East Cowes dance academy has been made dance school of the year for the South of England at a…
Read MoreHurst keeps Freshwater and Shanklin open after review and cost cuts
Two branches of W Hurst & Son have been saved from the axe, with managing director, Jevon Kennedy, paying tribute…
Read MoreIsland roots of a Hollywood leader
Some of the biggest names in the film industry paid tribute to Dame Donna Langley, who was presented with the…
Read MoreDubbers roll out in style
More than 40 VW vans took part in a drive-out, from Seaclose, in Newport, to Fort Victoria, last Sunday. The…
Read MoreRoyal Mail delays hit Isle of Wight as post arrives late
The postal delivery system has been criticised after a spate of late deliveries across the Island. Readers have contacted the…
Read MoreRyde annual pancake contest raises funds for local foodbanks
The annual pancake competition, to raise money for Ryde foodbanks, was another flipping success at Pickle and Dill on Tuesday.…
Read MoreCoat of Hopes visits the Island
The Coat of Hopes, a patchwork garment which is on a walking pilgrimage across the UK, arrived in Ryde for…
Read MoreYarmouth Pancake Day
A record 400 pupils took part in the annual Yarmouth Pancake Races in drizzly conditions on Tuesday. The children were…
Read MoreProtesters oppose housing in Freshwater
Around 40 people braved the elements on Sunday, to protest against a proposed 60-home and large retail space in Freshwater.…
Read MoreCowes stays open despite disruption
Cowes is fighting back as the town battened down the hatches for three more months of traffic chaos which began…
Read MoreMen’s support hub to close its doors
A Ryde men’s mental health group has announced it is closing this week, citing financial difficulties. Rodger & Steve’s Place,…
Read More‘Keep dogs on leads,’ farmer pleads – again!
Sheep in lamb on the Quarr Abbey Farm have been chased and frightened by a dog off its lead in…
Read MoreRushed delivery caused a traumatic childbirth
A Shanklin woman has opened her heart this week on how she was left to suffer in shame for years…
Read MoreAnother three months of road works
It’s set to be like the scene of a sequel to a horror film: ‘The Nightmare of Horsebridge Hill, Part…
Read MoreKaroo goes on a sightseeing adventure
A dog who decided to for a ‘sightseeing’ walk on the beach after escaping from his owner, was rescued after…
Read MoreRecord-breaking charity tractor run
A record 102 tractors took part in the IW Classic Tractors’ Charity Road Run. The annual event, which has been…
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