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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.

In preparation for Operation Biting, the raid on the German radar array housed at Bruneval, British covering troops and paratroopers practise their withdrawal to landing craft during training in Britain in February 1942. With preparations for Normandy progressing by late 1943, could the alleged raid on Ventnor therefore have been the venue for rehearsing a future Bruneval-style operation?

4, June 2019·4 min read

Find out more about Ventnor’s role in 1944 D-Day operations

Ahead of the D-Day 75 off Ventnor commemorations (all welcome, details within), David Baldwin shares this fascinating background to the town's involvement in the largest seaborne invasion in history.

d-day invasion - plastic figures on a beach with jeep

30, May 2019·2 min read

‘D-Day’ 75 off Ventnor: Commemorative event marks Ventnor’s role in the largest seaborne invasion in history

A very special D-Day commemoration takes place on the evening of 5th June on Ventnor seafront, as 300 veterans on board a liner heading for Normandy, stop off the Ventnor coast to take part.

26, May 2019·1 min read

Police issue appeal for info after man left with head injuries

Two people have been arrested after a man was assaulted at a property in Ventnor. Police are appealing for any information.

22, May 2019·1 min read

People power works as Isle of Wight council agree to fund new swings

Isle of Wight council were so impressed by the community spirit and have agreed to fund and install new swings at the playground.

17, May 2019·1 min read

Ventnor screening for Isle of Wight writer’s film, The Vanishing, plus Q&A

Meet the man behind the script for the film The Vanishing and watch the screening in the luxurious surroundings of Ventnor Arts Club.

15, May 2019·1 min read

Eight-year-old skateboarder’s speech about concrete skatepark dubbed ‘illuminating and inspirational’ by Mayor

The eight-year-old skateboarder's speech on the benefits of a concrete skatepark was dubbed by the Mayor of the town council as "very illuminating and inspirational". Watch here.

30, April 2019·1 min read

Hear more about Ventnor Skatepark Group’s plans

All members of the community are invited to the AGM for Ventnor Skatepark to hear more about plans for the coming year.

30, April 2019·2 min read

Hurrah – Third time lucky – Ventnor’s ‘benchgate’ appears to be over!

Island Roads brought their finest minds and straightened things out, but some in Ventnor are asking why it took three attempts and a lot of media attention for this bench to finally be installed properly.

ventnor fringe festival side of container in harbourside

29, April 2019·1 min read

Last chance to register for Ventnor Fringe

If you're hoping to perform at this year's Ventnor Fringe Festival (celebrating its tenth anniversary), you'll need to register by midnight tomorrow (30th April).

28, April 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s CHAMPS sign three album record deal with BMG

The record deal with the US arm of BMG is sure to take Isle of Wight CHAMPS on an exciting and rewarding journey.

Wendy Marshall Womble Wendy looking over the beach

28, April 2019·6 min read

All praise to Womble Wendy and Great Uncle Womble Don, heroically keeping the seafront clean. Here’s how

There are people around the Isle of Wight who are dedicated to their community, but aren't necessarily acknowledged. Ventnor is very lucky to have Wendy Marshall and Don Remnant, who go beyond the call of duty to help keep the seafront clean. For this feature, we sat down with Wendy to hear how they do it.

island roads reinstalled bench correctly

26, April 2019·1 min read

This is Island Roads’ idea of having ‘re-installed the bench correctly’

The saga of the bench continues. Island Roads say they have "re-installed the bench correctly", but can you see something wrong with this picture?

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