The first Isle of Wight Fisherman Gansey Jumpers will be raising funds for Freshwater Independent Lifeboat and you can learn how to make one on an 8-week course with knitting aficionado, Gail Downey.
Head to Sue Paraskeva’s workshop and creative space over the weekend of 20-23 July where she and three other artists will be showcasing a selection of porcelain, contemporary textiles, jewellery and abstract paintings.
If you’re out and about on Isle of Wight roads today (8th June) find out more about possible travel delays by looking at our list of Isle of Wight roadworks and road closures.
The Department for Education says that more than half of Isle of Wight secondary state schools are 'coasting'. See how the schools compare against each other and national statistics.
Vectis Community radio is now broadcasting on 104.6fm and can be picked up from most parts of the Island, as well as in Southampton and the New Forest area.
Green Party pledges to scrap SATs and ditch academies and promises to plug £7billion funding gap facing education. Vix Lowthion says, “We need to put the enjoyment, creativity, and inspiration back into school.”
A primary school teacher from the Isle of Wight will be making his debut appearance on TV screen next week when he appears as a contestant on the ITV competitive cookery show, Culinary Genius.
Any proceeds from the sale of the single will go to support Platform One to deliver a community music education project, following cutbacks to the Island’s music service in the last few years.