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Ballyrags Comedy Club To Light Up The Needles
Ballyrags Comedy Club has announced that acclaimed stand-up comedian Adam Bloom will be headlining a special night of comedy at The...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 2


Niton Primary School Children Hailed For Colourful Freshwater Skatepark Fundraising Efforts
Freshwater Parish Council has extended its thanks to Niton Primary School for its outstanding fundraising efforts to support the building...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 2


Haylands Primary School Under 11s Fundraising Campaign Launched Ahead Of Cup Final
Haylands Primary School Under-11 football team has secured a spot in the ESFA Pokémon Cup final - and now they need the support of the...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 2


A Record-Breaking March For Sunshine
As many look forward to a sunny and warm week ahead, the first week of April looks set to follow in the theme of meteorological spring so...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 1


Garmin To Return As Official Weather Forecast Sponsor For Cowes Week 2025
Marine Electronics manufacturer Garmin has once again been named as the Official Weather Forecast Sponsor for Cowes Week 2025. Garmin...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 1


Osborne House To Host Classical Evening In Aid Of Mountbatten Isle Of Wight
An evening of classical music will take place at the historic grounds of Osborne House this summer — raising funds for Mountbatten Isle...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 1


Emerging Artist Of The Month: The Optimists
Our Emerging Artist of the Month for June will be making their Isle of Wight Festival Main Stage debut on Sunday (June 18) after winning...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 1


Emerging Artist Of The Month: Phoenix Lopes
The story of this month's emerging artist, Phoenix Lopes, is one of patience and overcoming lockdown stimulated disillusionment. At 22...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 1


Emerging Artist Of The Month: Georgia Nicole
This month's Emerging Artist is a singer whose function band "Forever to Go" have been making a name for themselves across the Isle of...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 31


Emerging Artist Of The Month: Ugly Ozo
This month's Emerging Artist is a brilliant bassist-cum-singer/songwriter who's performed on several continents, and is set to blaze her...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 31


Emerging Artist Of The Month: Marnie Marie
Today marks a notable Sunday for Isle of Wight band Marnie Marie. The talented quintet, whose name is taken from its spellbinding...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 31


Emerging Artist Of The Month: The Pill
This month's Emerging Artist is a charismatic band gaining serious momentum after recently releasing a track four years in the making....

Dominic Kureen
Mar 31


Emerging Artist Of The Month: Jazah
April's Emerging Artist of the Month is a multi-genre musician who's taken an unconventional route into the music industry. Jazah Camara...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 31


Emerging Artist Of The Month: Ruby
It's not often that you meet a teenage musician as composed as Ruby, a student at Platform One who is making major strides already in...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 31


ICRTouch Donates 240 Easter Eggs To Isle Of Wight Foodbank
ICRTouch has recently visited the Isle of Wight Foodbank in Cowes to make a generous donation. In order to support local families around...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 31


Isle Of Wight Council Streamlines Local Offer Pages And Seeks Parent Feedback
The Isle of Wight Council says it is working to streamline its online resources to make it easier for families to find information about...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 31


Vectis Radio Community Awards 2025 Results Announced
(c) Hollie Cade Photography The third Vectis Radio Isle of Wight Community Awards ceremony was held at Caffe Isola on Friday (28th...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 31


Free Netball Sessions On Offer For Isle Of Wight Residents To Help Lose Weight And Become More Active
Isle of Wight residents can now apply to join a free of charge 12-week netball programme that begins on April 10 thanks to funding from...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 31


New Free Breakfast Club Launched To Fuel Student Success At The Bay CE School
The Bay CE School in Sandown has recently started a free Breakfast Club, open to all students at the secondary site from 7.30-8.20am...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 28


Plans Unveiled For Extra SEND Provision At Island Secondary School
Site plans have been unveiled for an expansion of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision at an Isle of Wight...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 28
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