Isle of Wight council needs an extra £10-24m each year to support extra costs of delivering services on the Island
Councillor Karl Love resigns from Alliance Group, citing concerns over devolution and decision-making (updated)
4, June 2011·1 min readVentnor Fringe Festival: Free Celebration TonightA great night of live music, film and open mic slots to celebrate the closing of applications for this year's Ventnor Fringe Festival
12, April 2011·2 min readIsle of Arts 2011: Loads of Workshops For All AgesLots of workshops for all ages at the Isle of Arts Festival this weekend
12, April 2011·1 min readIan Mac Interviews Philip Oxley (Isle of Arts) (podcast)Ian Mac talks to Philip Oxley about Isle of Arts
6, March 2011·1 min readA Poem For Pugh by Steve CarterOne VB reader puts pen to paper and writes a poem
22, February 2011·1 min read‘Save Our Island’ By BraveheartA poem about in response to the budget cuts by VB reader, Braveheart
7, October 2010·1 min readCelebrate National Poetry Day (video)Take time out to enjoy National Poetry Day
11, March 2010·1 min readRobin Ford Book Signing Next WeekGet your copy of On The Brink signed by the author next week.
18, February 2010·1 min readIslander, Robin Ford, Launches New Poetry CollectionConsidering that 67 year old Islander Robin Ford didn’t start writing poetry until his mid fifties, it’s pretty impressive that...
14, November 2009·1 min readPoetry Festival This AfternoonIf you’re going to be in the Newport area this afternoon, why not take cover from the wind and rain...
16, October 2009·1 min readIsland Voices: A Centenary of CelebrationPoets from across the Island celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Poetry Society.
28, September 2009·1 min readOpen Mic Poetry NightOpen mic poetry night returns to Quay Arts Centre in Newport.