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Funding Awarded To Explore Isle Of Wight's Historic Pleasure Piers
🎠Historic pleasure piers at Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor are set to be explored in a new heritage project after funding of £9,900 was awarded to Tide Nor Time Players CIC.

Dominic Kureen
7 days ago


Man Arrested After Alleged Bus Incident In Ventnor
A 38-year-old man is in police custody after an alleged sexual assault on a Route 3 bus in Ventnor, which was stopped following a disturbance on Tuesday evening.

Dominic Kureen
Jun 10


Three Weekend Fires Spark Emergency Response Across The Isle Of Wight
Firefighters were called to three separate incidents across the Isle of Wight over the weekend, including a flat fire in Shanklin, a power outage in Newport and a blaze at a block of flats in Ventnor.

Dominic Kureen
May 31


Free Half-Term Activities Planned At Libraries Across The Isle Of Wight
From monster-making to story sessions and crafts, Isle of Wight libraries are hosting a packed programme of free half-term activities for families.

Dominic Kureen
May 22


Ventnor Pirate Festival To Return For Four Days Of Seafaring Fun
Ventnor Pirate Festival is set to return this summer, bringing four days of live music, family entertainment and community spirit to the Isle of Wight.

Dominic Kureen
May 15


Five Candidates Contest Ventnor And St Lawrence Seat
Five candidates are standing in Ventnor and St Lawrence in the Isle of Wight Council elections on May 7.

Rufus Pickles
May 2


Firefighters Tackle Hillside Blaze Threatening Garages In Ventnor
Firefighters were called into action to tackle an undergrowth fire on a hillside in Ventnor on Tuesday evening.

Dominic Kureen
Apr 22


Award-Winning Comedian Alistair Barrie To Headline Ventnor Show
One of the UK’s leading stand-up comedians is set to return to the Isle of Wight later this week.

Dominic Kureen
Apr 20


Duke Of Edinburgh Visits Ventnor To Celebrate Arts And Heritage
The Duke of Edinburgh visited Ventnor on Thursday 16th April as part of a trip to learn more about arts and heritage organisations on the Isle of Wight.

Dominic Kureen
Apr 17


Isle Of Wight Roadworks And Temporary Closures Announced
Multiple temporary road closures, parking restrictions and width limits are being introduced across the Isle of Wight throughout April and May.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 31


Ventnor Hold Off Isle Of Wight Fightback To Claim 30-17 Win
The town of Ventnor is celebrating today after their rugby side produced a strong all-round performance to secure victory over the Isle of Wight team.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 29


Outstanding Verdict For Isle Of Wight Special School’s Social Care
‘Outstanding’ is the verdict of a recent Ofsted report on an Isle of Wight special school’s social care.

Rufus Pickles
Mar 17


Mixed Reactions To Proposed Double Yellow Lines On Leeson Road, Ventnor
Proposed double yellow lines on parts of Leeson Road, Ventnor have drawn mixed reactions from residents.

Rufus Pickles
Mar 16


Baby Goats Spotted Frolicking On Ventnor Downs As Spring Arrives
The goats on Ventnor Downs are part of an ancient breed originally released in the Cheviot Hills in the 1860s.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 12


First Shows Announced For Ventnor Fringe 2026
The first shows for this year’s Ventnor Fringe have been revealed...

Dominic Kureen
Feb 27


Town Centre Flat Plan Refused After Opposition From Kebab Shop Owner Opposite
Plans to turn a former vets at ‘serious risk of falling into disrepair’ into a town centre apartment have been refused after opposition from a kebab shop owner opposite.

Rufus Pickles
Feb 26


Rescue Operation Launched At Orchard Bay After Late-Night Incident
It is understood the casualty was stretchered to the top of the cliff before being taken to St Mary’s Hospital for further treatment.

Dominic Kureen
Feb 23


The Royal Hotel to Host First-Ever Dickens House Party Weekend
For the first time, Dickens' great-great-grandsons Gerald and Ian Dickens will host together, offering readings, family stories, and performances for fans and visitors.

Dominic Kureen
Feb 20


Controversial Events Room Conversion Refused After Mounting Opposition
The conversion of an events room often used by a popular Isle of Wight community cafe has been refused after mounting opposition.

Rufus Pickles
Feb 17


Ventnor 2XV Battled By Conditions And Fawley Strength In Rearranged Fixture
Ventnor 2XV travelled to Fawley for a rearranged fixture, already heavily affected by challenging weather conditions.

Dominic Kureen
Feb 10
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