Island-wide

We appreciate that some readers are only interested in news from certain parts of the Isle of Wight. Luckily, we’ve been geographically marking all our stories for many years.

Simply choose one of the five categories; Central; North; East; South or West to find news in your area and don’t forget that if you have something to share, do get in touch.

12, February 2015·1 min read

‘Chasing Shadows’ kicks off 200th anniversary year for Victorian photographer

In the year that sees the 200th anniversary of the birth of renowned Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron, Dimbola Museum and Gallery at Freshwater (her home from 1860-1875) is mounting a year-long commemoration of her life and work.

16, October 2015·2 min read

‘Chelsea’s Wishes’ family in shocking housing crisis

It's stories like this that put life into perspective. Chelsea's Wishes was set up to raise funds to help Chelsea Turner, a young Islanders with Cerebral Palsy.

8, June 2018·2 min read

‘Children are suffering’ says chair of children’s scrutiny committee over autism referrals delays

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust came under fire at the policy and scrutiny committee for children’s services last night after it was revealed children waiting for autism referrals had been let down for the last nine months.

13, February 2017·3 min read

‘Children of Alcoholics Week’ aims to raise awareness of risks to children and young people

There were over 3,200 calls from the South East area to the NSPCC Helpline raising concerns of substance abuse near children over the last three years with a 14% rise between 2013/14 and 2015/16.

15, December 2015·1 min read

‘Chilly Hilly Challenge’ a winner with winter runners

The Chilly Hilly was another great success in the ever-growing calendar of sports events at West Wight Sports Centre.

Hannah with some of the shop stock and a dog

17, September 2021·2 min read

‘Clear out to help out’: RSPCA Isle of Wight needs your clutter

Now is the perfect time to clear out the clutter and share your unwanted items with the Isle of Wight branch of the RSPCA. Here's how

23, April 2019·2 min read

‘Climate extinction, emergency everything’ is ‘un-evidenced’ says Isle of Wight council leader, Dave Stewart

Leader of the Isle of Wight council, Dave Stewart, says he's "done some research" on the IPCC special climate emergency report but believes the ‘climate extinction, emergency everything’ position is "un-evidenced".

Club doorman almost kills man freeze frame

26, February 2014·1 min read

‘Club doorman almost kills man’ video looks like Yates, Newport (Update)

We were stunned when we saw this. Video shows what looks like a doorman violently pushing a man in to the path of a car.

8, May 2014·1 min read

‘Coast’ exhibition a success, so look out for ‘Coast2’

The exhibition of four Isle of Wight artists brought together a diverse range of styles, with the theme of 'Coast' running through the work.

18, September 2015·1 min read

‘Collection for Calais’ will fill four transit vans. Well done Isle of Wight!

Everyone who donated, collected and helped out can be proud to know that refugees in Calais will soon be taking delivery of items from the Isle of Wight.

4, September 2015·3 min read

‘Collection for Calais’: Can you lend a helping hand or provide supplies? (Update 4)

Islanders are known for their generosity and willingness to help. Much-needed supplies are being gathered here for CalAid, to distribute to those suffering. Here are details of how you can help the Collection for Calais and what you can donate.

5, August 2022·1 min read

‘Come and share our heating’ in colder months, say Better Days Cafe as they plan new soup kitchen

"Turn off your heating and come and share ours" is the message from the Better Days Cafe to coincide with the launch of a soup kitchen over the colder months

Free daily newsletter