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
18, April 2013·1 min readIsland artists showcase their work in a free Arts Trail around Ventnor 18-21 AprilEven if you are not planning to come to one of the 40 plus great events on offer, you really should view the free Arts Trail exhibition.
8, November 2013·1 min readIslander Nick Percy awarded under 20 Athlete of the YearIt's fantastic to hear of Nick's continued success. We expect his name will remain in the sporting news for many years to come.
18, February 2013·1 min readIsle of Arts Festival: Celebrate Jane Austen at Regency BallDress up and take part in Regency ball at the Isle of Arts Festival in April
11, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight council sets up helpline for Bonchurch landslip victimsSignificant land movement in Bonchurch prompts helpline for local residents
11, December 2023·2 min readIsle of Wight councillor calls for moratorium on coastal development amid flooding and landslidesCouncillor Lilley calls for immediate climate action and a halt on coastal developments
18, March 2009·1 min readIsle of Wight Jazz Festival 2009 CancelledCounty Press are reporting that this year’s Isle of Wight Jazz Festival, clouded with the controversy of non payment to...
11, December 2023·1 min readIsle of Wight landslip prompts evacuation of 20 properties (update 2)Evacuation and road closures follow landslip; emergency services on site
24, January 2008·1 min readJacobs Ladder: BonchurchSteve, who runs the excellent Isle of Wight Historic Postcards website wrote to us today asking for help to identify...
30, June 2014·1 min readKnotweed not yet a problem says Isle of Wight councilThe council say they are monitoring the Japanese Knotweed situation at Monks Bay in Bonchurch.
31, January 2008·1 min readLast Call For Meditators: Retreat This WeekendJust putting a last call out to all Transcendental Meditators, off and on the Wight. This weekend sees another retreat...
9, April 2007·1 min readLast Calls For Transcendental MeditatorsDon’t forget to confirm your place on the Transcendental Meditation Retreat at East Dene coming up in two weeks time...
6, March 2024·3 min readLeeson Road closure: New focus group forms to address concerns: Listen to voxpopsVentnor residents form a focus group to tackle the impact of a closed road. Listen to the voxpops