Rural traditions kept alive by Brighstone Primary School as dancers charm crowd at 62nd Shorwell Midsummer Fair
Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
Letter: Southern Vectis festival buses bypassed for cheaper regular service by festival-goers: With unfortunate consequences
14, June 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight Sheepdog Trials raise more than £17,000 for MountbattenIsle of Wight Sheepdog Trial gathers huge crowds and support, raising funds for Mountbatten
30, May 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight Sheepdog Trials set for a sunny weekend in AsheyMountbatten to benefit from upcoming Isle of Wight Sheepdog Trials - £6k raised last year
29, April 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight’s rural businesses urged to apply for newly launched SME FundNew Isle of Wight Rural SME Fund to boost local economy with capital grants
17, April 2024·1 min readGurnard Village Community Farm to host Open Weekend for local food-growersGet involved in community farming at Gurnard Village Community Farm this April weekend
4, April 2024·2 min readHistoric victory for brown alpaca at British Alpaca Society National ShowFrom humble beginnings to supreme winner, Isle of Wight's alpaca triumphs
27, March 2024·4 min readDog owners urged to be vigilant as sheep attacks cause rural devastationRSPCA and police urge responsible dog walking to safeguard countryside livestock
26, February 2024·1 min readHave your say on the Island’s abattoir proposal, urges Isle of Wight MPIsle of Wight Conservative MP opens up discussion for a prospective abattoir on the Island
12, February 2024·4 min readConservatives face uphill battle in rural heartlands as Labour gains, poll findsNew poll shows rural voters swinging towards Labour, with Tories' support dwindling
12, February 2024·1 min readIsle of Wight rural communities warned after targeted battery theft incidentsPolice respond to Isle of Wight battery thefts with 'Paint it Pink' advice
7, February 2024·2 min readIsle of Wight: Jewel of the South returns to Channel 5 for second episode of new seriesIsle of Wight summer dazzles with seafood, farming feats, and glass tributes in the next episode of Jewel of the South on Channel 5 this week
6, February 2024·1 min readNew police powers to tackle livestock attacks hailed by CLA ahead of lambing seasonCountry Land and Business Association endorses government's move granting police more authority to combat livestock attacks
26, January 2024·1 min readThe serious consequences of dogs worrying sheep: Police share key points to bear in mindPolice warn of livestock worrying with impending lambing across Isle of Wight countryside