News from the South Wight

Isle of Wight council were so impressed by the community spirit and have agreed to fund and install new swings at the playground.

Don't be concerned if you see a low flying Boeing 727 over the water off the Isle of Wight from tomorrow. It's a planned manoeuvre.

Meet the man behind the script for the film The Vanishing and watch the screening in the luxurious surroundings of Ventnor Arts Club.

The eight-year-old skateboarder's speech on the benefits of a concrete skatepark was dubbed by the Mayor of the town council as "very illuminating and inspirational". Watch here.

In view of the popularity of this very talented choir, early seating is recommended.

Head to Godshill in June and walk on hot coals for a night of fun, fire and fundraising along with a chance to win Isle of Wight Festival Tickets and over 50 other prizes.

Think Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Ginger Rogers. We love an opportunity to feel spoiled and this afternoon tea will do just that.

Isle of Wight pianist, Sally Halsey returns to the Island for two charity concerts this month. A variety performance at Quay Arts plus a piano recital in Bonchurch.

Theo's latest shot is a cracker and shows the Milky Way core and Jupiter casting reflections across the still surface of the sea.

All members of the community are invited to the AGM for Ventnor Skatepark to hear more about plans for the coming year.

Island Roads brought their finest minds and straightened things out, but some in Ventnor are asking why it took three attempts and a lot of media attention for this bench to finally be installed properly.