Rural traditions kept alive by Brighstone Primary School as dancers charm crowd at 62nd Shorwell Midsummer Fair
New form of local democracy proposed by resident discontented with the way the parish council has been run
Island Line’s Ryde Pier service cancelled for eight months as work continues to repair and preserve structure
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
6, April 2023·1 min readFrom stables to luxury living: Historic East Dene Estate’s Coach House gets modern makeoverPlans have been lodged to transform the historic Turret House, a 19th-century stable block, into a luxurious family home
5, December 2008·1 min readGood Fairy @ Bonchurch Village FayreFor those of you who are admirers of the photographic talents of Good Fairy, you’ll be pleased to hear that...
16, June 2015·2 min readGreat coverage for the Isle of Wight in national and international magazinesCoverage like this is invaluable to the tourism industry on the Isle of Wight and also a boost for Islanders knowing that visitors find our beautiful Island so appealing.
4, February 2008·1 min readHarvest: Bonchurch Made Short FilmA delightful locally made short with an intriguing and unexpected finale. It concerns a man with an illness who’s given...
16, September 2013·1 min readHave you seen Brucie the budgie?Please keep an eye out for Brucie the budgie if you are in the Bonchurch area.
29, June 2015·1 min readHave you seen this missing outboard?Did you see this outboard engine being taken away at Wheeler's Bay in Ventnor yesterday?
28, January 2013·1 min readHighways PFI Roadshow heads to Ventnor tonightYour chance to find out more about the proposed Highways PFI plans for District 5
9, April 2024·1 min readHistoric East Dene estate in Bonchurch goes on sale for £2.5 millionAfter several development plans were met with strong opposition, Bonchurch's historic East Dene is listed for sale at £2.5 million
23, March 2023·2 min readHistoric England designates East Dene grounds as Grade II listedHistoric England said it was it keen to talk with to the new owners, to find a suitable scheme
2, January 2024·2 min readHistoric Isle of Wight East Dene estate could be redeveloped into residential flatsFresh proposals aim to convert East Dene estate into luxurious flats
16, May 2008·1 min readHistorical Plaque: Shore Road BonchurchMany thanks to Mike Vokes from the Ventnor and District and Local History Society for getting in touch to let...
22, June 2012·2 min readIdeas To Save Bonchurch Village Hall Sought By Community AssociationResidents are asked for their ideas on ways to help save the Bonchurch Village Hall for the community