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
29, February 2024·2 min readLeeson Road: Details of why it isn’t open yet and when it might be reopening (updated)The Isle of Wight council's Service Director explained the reasons why the road has not been reopened yet
11, April 2024·3 min readLeeson Road: Movement monitoring equipment to be installed around landslide areaLatest details on the installation of monitoring equipment installation to address the aftermath of the 'catastrophic' Bonchurch Landslide
25, October 2011·1 min readLetter To The Editor: Bonchurch Losing Its Village HallTeetotal, incontinent, atheists living in the village should possibly be considering a move says one VB reader
9, April 2024·1 min readLetter: Call for strategic planning in response to Isle of Wight’s escalating landslipsIncreasing landslips and sea levels demand strategic planning from Isle of Wight council, says this reader
20, March 2024·2 min readLetter: Councillor Ed Blake urges firm action on Ventnor’s road stability issuesLocal councillor expresses concern over what he considers to be the council's passive approach to Ventnor landslips
25, June 2014·1 min readLetter: Don’t let Japanese Knotweed thrive untouchedThis highly invasive plant which can cause structural damage and smother all competing species has been spotted down at Monks Bay, Bonchurch.
1, September 2008·1 min readLife Painting Class: Kerry BrewerLondon based fine artist Kerry Brewer comes to the Wight later in the month and will be running a series of life painting classes in Bonchurch.
4, April 2021·1 min readLockdown research uncovers the true identities of two Dickens’ characters, and they lived in BonchurchThis lockdown project has uncovered that two of Charles Dickens' characters were based on real Bonchurch residents. See within
17, March 2015·1 min readLots of offers and requests in Ventnor TimebankThe Timebank movement is proving to be a great success in Ventnor. Have you signed up yet?
10, April 2014·1 min readMore awards for Bonchurch athlete Nick PercyCongratulations to Nick Percy from Bonchurch, whose development over the last few years should be an inspiration to us all.
12, December 2023·1 min readMost residents of Leeson Road, Bonchurch, get the green light to return homeLeeson Road homes largely safe for return; Council continues support for affected
29, December 2016·1 min readNew novelty ride comes to Bonchurch, Isle of Wight (video)There's been a lot of sad news on the Isle of Wight of late, so we hope this will lift your spirits, even if just for a few moments.