Ryde flies the flag for Commonwealth Day
IW GalleriesRyde celebrated Commonwealth Day with a joint event involving Ryde Town Council and The Royal British Legion. The event which…
Read MoreNew energy saving hub on Newport High Street
Utilita, a Pay As You Go (PAYG) energy company has opened a new Isle of Wight-based Energy Hub in Newport’s…
Read MoreFirst shows revealed as Ventnor Fringe returns
Ventnor Fringe, the multi-award-winning arts festival, which features gigs, comedy and performances in unusual spaces around Ventnor, will return for…
Read MoreDiscount travel for Walking Angels
Hovertravel is partnering with care in the community group, Walking Angels, to provide discounted travel across the Solent for its…
Read MoreSchoolchildren celebrate the return of rare treasures to the Island
An invasion of a special kind arrived at Carisbrooke Castle recently as more than 300 schoolchildren descended on the grounds.…
Read MoreShanklin among best small British towns
Shanklin has been named as one of the most charming small towns in the whole of the United Kingdom. The…
Read MoreBay CE School students raise £1513.66 for the Wight Brainy Bunch
The Wight Brainy Bunch has been given a cheque for more than £1,500 from Sandown’s The Bay CE School. Kathryn…
Read MoreCaring for the carers at St Mary’s Lounge
The Carers team based at St Mary’s Hospital has supported 1,200 carers since the Carer’s Lounge was opened two years…
Read MoreOpen day raises funds to help animals in need
Friends of the Animals raised over £1,000 during an open day to celebrate their 30th birthday. The grand raffle was…
Read MoreMystery over who should sort out Colwell Bay water leak
A Totland Bay resident has reached the ‘end of his tether’ in attempts to ensure that the walkway at Colwell…
Read MoreSubway scores high 5 for food hygiene
Management at staff at Ryde’s Subway at 72 Union St are celebrating after being awarded the highest food hygiene rating…
Read MoreThree new Deputies named for Island
Three new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed to serve on the Isle of Wight. helping current Lord Lieutenant, Susie Sheldon…
Read MoreRough sleeping numbers down on the Island
The number of people sleeping rough on the Island has reduced significantly, according to new figures. Eleven people were recorded…
Read MoreMP asks Island businesses for reaction to Chancellors budget
MP Bob Seely is calling on the Island’s business community for their reaction to budget steps announced on Wednesday (11…
Read MoreTickets now available for Ainslie’s Cowes SailGP
Fans can now secure tickets to Sir Ben Ainslie’s SailGP home debut when the global championship returns to Cowes on…
Read More‘Time for tea’ – reminder from tiddler on the roof!
Maisie the miniature schnauzer has a head for heights and an even better sense of teatime, and she’s been making…
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