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Friday Night's Alright For Dancing: Last Chance To Grab Wessex Cancer Support Boogie Bingo Tickets
Islanders are being offered to kick-off their weekend with a fun-filled evening full of dancing, bingo and a host of prizes — all while...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 10


Wight In Bloom ‘On Track’ For 2025 With New Theme And New Sponsor
The Isle of Wight’s gardening competition Wight In Bloom is back for 2025, with a new theme and a new sponsor to coincide with a national...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 9


Ruby To Perform Acoustic In-Store Event For Record Store Day
(C) Day Rutherford Isle of Wight musician Ruby will take to the stage for an in-store acoustic performance as part of Record Store Day...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 9


WightFibre Awarded Investors In People Gold Award
WightFibre, the leading broadband provider on the Isle of Wight, has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People Gold accreditation....

Dominic Kureen
Apr 9


Bay Business Association Launched To Empower And Support Island Enterprise
The Bay Business Association (BBA) is set to launch on 30 April with an event at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary. The association will...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 8


Slide Into New Tapnell Farm Park Attraction
A new attraction has been confirmed for Tapnell Farm. The indoor Tower Slide, which stands at over six-metres tall, is described as a...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 8


Government Investment For Nine More Electric Buses For Isle Of Wight
Southern Vectis, in partnership with Isle of Wight Council, has successfully secured Department for Transport (DfT) investment for a...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 8


Ryde Academy Students Spread Easter Cheer With Generous Egg Donation
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, students from Ryde Academy have traded their school uniforms in a special “mufti day,” all...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 8


Best Island Destinations To Spot Red Squirrels Over Easter Revealed
(c) Red Squirrel Survival Trust The Isle of Wight is one of the few areas in England with permanent red squirrel populations and Easter...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 7


Hovertravel Enhances Customer Engagement Through Expanded User Group Initiatives
Hovertravel has announced the continued evolution of its Hovertravel User Group (HUG), reinforcing its commitment to customer-centric...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 7


Penultimate Concert For Isle Of Wight's Phoenix Choir This Week
The Isle of Wight's Phoenix Choir will perform its penultimate concert this coming weekend. The event, which takes place on Saturday...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 7


Successful Launch Of Isle Of Wight Open Studios Showcase Exhibition
A vibrant evening at Quay Arts in Newport marked the official opening of the Isle of Wight Open Studios Showcase Exhibition.

Dominic Kureen
Apr 7


RSPCA Isle Of Wight Hosting April Dog Walks
RSPCA Isle of Wight is hosting its own 'doggy adventure' later this month, with pooch accompanied walks taking place in the morning and...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 4


Green Isle Of Wight CIC Supports Community Lunch In Ventnor
Green Isle of Wight CIC is proud to announce its support for the weekly Community Lunch at Our Place – Ventnor, held every Thursday at St...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 4


Out For A Duck: Aspire's Annual Easter Charity Race Announced
Aspire Ryde is holding its annual duck race on Easter Saturday April 19 at 12pm (midday). The event will see 1,100 plastic ducks...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 4


Old Charlton House Makes Harry And Kathleen's Diamond Anniversary One To Remember
Residents and staff at Cowes care home, Old Charlton House, were delighted to be involved in the celebration of resident, Harry, and his...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 4


Cowes Enterprise College Takes Gold At Anniversary Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards
Cowes Enterprise College is celebrating students’ outstanding sporting achievements at the 50th Anniversary Isle of Wight Sports...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 3


Gardening Galore: Annual Event Heading To Rookley
Rookley Village Association has announced that it will once again be running its hugely popular ‘Gardening Galore’ event, which will take...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 3


St Catherine's Celebrates Ofsted Success
'Students thrive in the residential provision of St Catherine’s School and College' — a glowing Ofsted Social Care Inspection has revealed.

Dominic Kureen
Apr 3


Island Roads’ Gritters Keep Routes Safe Through Winter Season
Island Roads’ gritters made 40 runs depositing 830 tonnes of salt on the network during the ‘official’ 2024/25 winter maintenance season....

Dominic Kureen
Apr 2
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