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Shanklin VYCC Awarded Coveted Green Flag Award — Recognised As One Of Country’s Best Parks
Shanklin Voluntary Youth and Community Centre (VYCC) is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for its community space, with...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 18, 2025


Excitement as New Play Equipment Opens at Stroud Recreation Ground
Freshwater Parish Council is delighted to announce the official opening of the brand-new play equipment at Stroud Recreation Ground. To...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 17, 2025


Incredible Walk The Wight 2025 Running Total Revealed As 2026 Registration Details Revealed
Over £500,000 has been has been raised by Walk the Wight 2025 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight, it has been revealed. At a special...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 16, 2025


Young Isle Of Wight Artist’s Work Chosen For Royal Academy Exhibition
Twelve-year-old Ollie Jackman, a student at The Island Free School, has achieved national recognition after his painting was selected for...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 16, 2025


Ryde Beach Lifeguards Embark On Annual Cross-Solent Fundraising Swim
Saturday (12 July) saw Ryde Beach Lifeguards embark upon their annual cross-Solent swim, from Gosport to Ryde, raising money for the...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 14, 2025


Priory Prom Sees Red Carpet Rolled Out For Year 11 Leavers
Priory School once again rolled out the red carpet for the Year 11 leavers in magnificent style. Staff and pupils lined the red carpet...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 4, 2025


Royal Isle of Wight County Show Returning Next Weekend
The 124th Royal Isle of Wight County Show will take place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July at the County Showground, Northwood. The...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 4, 2025


Island VI Form Students Dazzle At Foundation Diploma in Art And Design End of Year Show
As part of their Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at The Island VI Form, students exhibited their work last week at the Independent...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 4, 2025


Life's A Beach: Ryde Brings Back Wheelchair And Accessibility Equipment
Visitors to Ryde can book sea and sand-friendly wheelchairs, walkers, and other essential accessibility equipment completely free of...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 1, 2025


Teddies, Sunshine And Smiles: Dover Park’s Picnic Brings Joy To School Field
Dover Park Primary School was filled with sunshine, laughter, and teddy bears last week, as pupils gathered on the school field with...

Dominic Kureen
Jun 30, 2025


Going Electric Festival To Return To Newport Quay This Summer
The Island's dedicated green technology show returns to showcase the latest EV’s and much more. Following three successful events...

Dominic Kureen
Jun 23, 2025


Lake Parish Project Promotes Partnership
Lake Parish Councillors formally opened the newly landscaped New Road Public Space, alongside the new Public Toilets, and the renovated...

Dominic Kureen
Jun 21, 2025


Isle Of Wight’s Ugly Ozo Releases New Single
Isle of Wight musician ugly ozo has released her first single since signing to a new record label. onto a winner is out now and available...

Dominic Kureen
Jun 21, 2025


Big Meade’s Big Reveal — Shanklin’s New Play Park Opens Just In Time For Summer
There’s a new reason for little legs to get excited in Shanklin — a sparkling new play park has just swung into action at Big Meade!...

Dominic Kureen
Jun 17, 2025


Isle Of Wight Swim Team Dive Into Final Push For Island Games
The Isle of Wight’s swimming team is gearing up for the 2025 International Island Games in Orkney this July and their team manager, Gavin...

Dominic Kureen
Jun 17, 2025


Bette's Off: Beloved Lake Councillor Retires
Lake Parish Councillors said farewell to retiring Councillor Bette Young at their recent Annual Meeting. Council Chair Paul Brading...

Dominic Kureen
Jun 17, 2025


Local Air Ambulance Takes-Off For Flight Number 14,000
The doctors, dispatchers, pilots and paramedics that make up the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance critical care teams have...

Dominic Kureen
Jun 16, 2025


Isle Of Wight Veteran Turns ‘Blindfolded Bimble’ Into Annual Armed Forces Month Event
A blind veteran from the Isle of Wight has organised his second blindfolded fundraising walk to raise money for Blind Veterans UK, the...

Dominic Kureen
Jun 13, 2025


Changes To Council Services During Isle Of Wight Festival
While the Isle of Wight Festival is taking place from Friday 20 June to Sunday 22 June 2025, some council services are affected. Seaclose...

Dominic Kureen
Jun 12, 2025


Isle Of Wight Dentist Scoops Three Awards At Top Dentistry Ceremony
Denbigh House Dental Practice has swept three prestigious accolades at the 2025 Dentistry Awards, held on Friday 7 June at the Athena in...

Dominic Kureen
Jun 12, 2025
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