News from the South Wight

Ventnor's professional sailor, Adam Pereira, has arrived home after becoming the first person with Type 1 diabetes to complete a transatlantic crossing on his own.

The Twenty-third Isle of Wight Fell Running Series returns to Ventnor over the weekend of 16 and 17 September and also hosts the SEAA (South of England Athletic Assoc.) Fell Running Championships.

The autumn season of films from around the World kicks off next week in Ventnor. OnTheWight has details of all the films being screen in the coming months.

Go wild for the 'As Wild As' fundraiser party night on Saturday 16th. Read on for more detail about the event and charity it's supporting.

A community collaboration between a local charity, the Parish Council and Chale Green Stores sees the introduction of a new cycle hub at the ever-popular stopover point.

Whilst Rew Valley youth girls' team is flourishing, players are still needed for the Under 12s and Under 15s mixed teams. Unless extra players are found, the two teams may have to fold.

This week sees the last chance to catch the exhibition of prolific Ventnor artist, Boney, at Ventnor library.

Of course it's disappointing that vandals have damaged Ventnor's skatepark (BTW - Can you help fix it up?) - but let's not be disheartened - There's some good news on the horizon for a much more secure future.

Following a huge surge in membership locally the Isle of Wight Constituency Labour Party has formally launched a new branch.

The meeting will be a chance for Ventnor businesses (whether they are members of the VBA or not) to come together to voice concerns and make positive suggestions.

The work takes place overnight for four nights along the Whitwell Road, Ventnor in order to minimise inconvenience.