News from the South

If you’re interested in news from around the South of the Island, this is the place to find it. If you’ve got a story lead, or have news from your part of the Island that you’d like us to share with our readers, get in touch.

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The Hatching Film Poster

If you've got some spare cash that you'd like to put to good use, this investment opportunity might be of interest.

Friday, 17th May, 2013 2:59pm

By Jenny Squire

Jobs retained as Post Office moves to new location

Andrew Turner, Steve Stubbings opening new Post Office

Well done to Debbie and Bob for ensuring that Ventnor will retain full Post Office services.

Friday, 17th May, 2013 1:24pm

By Sally Perry

Hambrough loses Robert Thompson replacement (updated)

Screen grab from the Hambrough Website

After the fanfare of a new Chef Patron, it's revealed that John Campbell will not be joining The Hambrough Group.

Wednesday, 15th May, 2013 10:09am

By Sally Perry with 24 readers' comments

Cricket: Ventnor denied in run chase

Cricket players:

Ventnor finished just eight runs short of victory against St Cross Symondians on Saturday

Tuesday, 14th May, 2013 8:09am

By Graeme Burnett

Ventnor town council re-appoints Mayor following election

Steve Stubbings:

Two meetings for the price of one.

Tuesday, 14th May, 2013 7:26am

By Evelyn Knowles with 15 readers' comments

Taking to the sky in aid of St Catherine’s

Sky Divers:

Six sky-dived from from either 10,000 or 15,000 feet a couple of weekends ago in aid of St Catherine's.

Monday, 13th May, 2013 10:55am

By Hannah Davison

Join the Friends of Ventnor Library at Saturday’s Open Day

Fairytale book in library

Bring your children along to celebrate the changes in the Children's Library.

Monday, 13th May, 2013 10:30am

By Tess Jessop

Ventnor’s ‘Shop Local’ heroes recognised in Rotary awards

The award winners:

Ventnor seems to be bucking the national trend, with a variety of products available to buy on the 'High Street', supported by locals.

Monday, 13th May, 2013 8:02am

By Phil McGillivray

Shhh… it’s a library music tour

Shhh… it’s a library music tour

We love hearing live music in libraries and this series of upcoming gigs sounds great.

Saturday, 11th May, 2013 11:09am

By Adam Gatterell

Welcome addition to Ventnor gateway

Palm Trees:

We love the tropical improvements to the entrance to Ventnor at Smuggler's Haven.

Friday, 10th May, 2013 2:41pm

By Sally Perry with 10 readers' comments

Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair just around the corner

Wolverton Manor Folk Festival:

The event will be raising money for Leukaemia Research and Brighstone School.

Friday, 10th May, 2013 12:22pm

By Tim Hollis

Ventnor Film Society presents Biutiful

Shot from the film:

Make sure you book your seat in advance.

Thursday, 9th May, 2013 3:34pm

By Sally Perry