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Ventnor is an absolute jewel. A beautiful area that has, since the Victorians discovered its magic been loved by those who have been lucky enough to find it.

Known for years as a centre for arts on the Isle of Wight, of late it’s become a Mecca for food lovers, with some of the best restaurants on the Island being gathered in this single town.

Its beach is a delight, held within an arced cove, with a mixture of golden sand and shingle. For those on the beach, food, drinks and ice cream needs are met by a wide selection of businesses along the Esplanade.

1, December 2020·1 min read

Giving Tuesday: Gift the love of reading at charity’s new college site

It is hoped that this Giving Tuesday people will 'gift the love of reading' by choosing one of the many titles from the list and buying for the charity's new library

ventnor heritage centre greeting cards showing scenes in Victorian Ventnor

24, November 2020·1 min read

Buying Victorian Ventnor greeting cards and 2021 calendar help support Heritage Centre

Head over to the online shop for Ventnor Heritage Centre to choose presents for your loved ones (or yourself) and help support the Centre

chubby dormouse stuck in bird feederby cheryl hewins

20, November 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight Dormouse caught napping after snacking on bird feeder becomes National news

Given the year we've all had, it's no surprise people are seeking something heartwarming to see or read about. But who'd have thought a quick post about a sleeping dormouse would have gone so far?

10, November 2020·1 min read

Ventnor Community Foodbank now open on Saturdays and offering deliveries

Ventnor Foodbank has received yet another anonymous donation of £1,000. For those in need, no voucher is required, you can just turn up. Details within

9, November 2020·1 min read

Ventnorian becomes Isle of Wight’s eyes and ears for the Open Spaces Society

Helen will be the Open Space Society’s eyes and ears on the Isle of Wight. Read on for details of what that includes

6, November 2020·1 min read

Brave Island: Exciting new creative opportunities for 14 to 25-year-old Islanders

If you have children or grandchildren on the Isle of Wight who are aged 14-25 let them know about Brave Island

2, November 2020·2 min read

European Marine Energy Centre joins forces with PTEC for large-scale tidal energy site off the Isle of Wight

The long-running PTEC story has sprung back into life, on the signing of a new agreement with an Orkney-based company, promising a large-scale tidal energy site off the Isle of Wight. Here are all the new details so far

2, November 2020·2 min read

Watch Sam Pilgrim crown ‘Ventnor – The place to urban downhill’, as professional mountain bikers ride the steps

This video of Professionals riding bikes down Ventnor steps will get you gasping, as they ride from the top of the town - down staircases(!) - right down to the beach. Clearly not for your everyday rider

2, November 2020·1 min read

Video of Jeremy Corbyn on the Isle of Wight, in Ventnor on Sunday morning

Stephen Smith, who campaigned heavily for the Labour Party during the last election, got to meet the former leader of the Party, Jeremy Corbyn, on Sunday morning

26, October 2020·1 min read

The Nave Andromeda – involved in stowaway standoff close to the Isle of Wight – now in Southampton

The incident off the coast of the Isle of Wight was sparked when seven stowaways on the oil tanker Nave Andromeda became verbally violent. It ended with a Special Boat Services operation. Details within.

22, October 2020·1 min read

New site for St Catherine’s Sixth Form

The site will also assist the school, which is run by a charity, to support more people in the local community with a training room and an occupational therapy room

19, October 2020·3 min read

Ventnor councillors exasperated by lack of support from Isle of Wight Council: ‘We’re banging our heads against a brick wall,’ says Mayor

Ventnor Town Councillors say they believe the town is very low in the Isle of Wight council's priorities, with one councillor saying, "the town is being treated as the poor relation by the local authority"

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