New charity aims to support mental health service users on the Isle of Wight
Helping to support mental health service users is the aim of a newly established charity on the Isle of Wight.
Island Roads staff donate Walk the Wight funds for Hospice
Hundreds of pounds has been donated to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice thanks to the efforts of a team from Island Roads who Walked the Wight.
Sister joins charity for missing people after brother's death
Raising awareness of all missing people, whether they are children or adults, is the aim of a new charity, which is being supported by an Island woman with her own personal experience of the loss of a loved one.
Sandown Bay Academy improvement plan "not fit for purpose": Ofsted
UPDATE: 23 May 13 12:17
An improvement plan to raise standards at Sandown Bay Academy is not fit for purpose, according to Ofsted's first monitoring inspection since the school was placed in special measures.
Lottie to see her new space for the first time
Niton youngster Lottie Rann will get the first look at her new space on Saturday, having spent months in a mainland children's rehabilitation unit.
Channel Rowers Set To Raise Charity Cash
The all-women Wight Crew are preparing to leaver Dover in June.
Take off for St Mary's Hospital's helipad
The first test flight for St Mary's Hospital's new helipad has taken place this afternoon (Tuesday).
Island Launches Online Fundraiser
Raising money for Island community groups and charities is being made easier following the launch of an online fundraising website.
Take to the sea for free
On offer this summer from Ventnor Sea Kayaking Club are courses in paddling and surfing on fun sit-on-top kayaks.
All Outboard
Kevin Mole Outboards of Cowes, Isle of Wight are currently raffling an outboard worth £850 in aid of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust,
Council to hear child protection and education update
Raising the standards of child protection and education will be a top priority for the new-look Isle of Wight Council.
Volunteers to help tackle speeding motorists
Speeding motorists are being educated about the dangers of their actions by volunteers taking part in a police scheme on the Isle of Wight.
170 Years Of Pirates And Play At Blackgang Chine
The Isle of Wight’s oldest theme park is celebrating its 170th anniversary this bank holiday weekend.
Vases Not Balloons At Queen Victoria's Birthday Bash
Staff at Osborne House are celebrating what would have been the birthday of Queen Victoria.
Registrar service to move for festival
The Island's registrar service will move temporarily due to the Isle of Wight Festival.
New charity aims to support mental health service users on the Isle of Wight
Helping to support mental health service users is the aim of a newly established charity on the Isle of Wight.
Open verdict on Compton Cliff death
An open verdict has been recorded by Coroner Caroline Sumeray at the inquest into the death of a Dorset woman.
Top awards for Isle of Wight tourist attractions
Two Isle of Wight tourist attractions are celebrating after being given a prestigious award from travel website TripAdvisor.
Distinctive dragon stolen from Isle of Wight garden
At least two people would have been needed to move an ornamental dragon that has been stolen from an Isle of Wight property, according to police.
Young Island Swimmers Rewarded For Their Achievements
Six Island children have been presented with top awards by Olympic gold medalist Duncan Goodhew for doing swimmingly.
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