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Walkies! Charity Dog Walk Is Declared 'Pawsome' Success
The Great Isle of Wight Dog Walk — held last Sunday (27 April) — has been officially declared a howling success by organisers,...

Dominic Kureen
May 1, 2025


Sun Shines On Ability Dogs 4 Young People Fun Dog Show
The Ability Dogs 4 Young People Fun Dog Show, held at the charity’s training centre on Sunday, was a huge success, with supporters...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 30, 2025


Southern Vectis Community Fund Opens For Worthy Causes Across Isle Of Wight
Southern Vectis is offering its support to local charities, schools, sports teams and events organisers. The Isle of Wight bus operator’s...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 28, 2025


Orchard House Care Home Celebrates Easter With Sweet Treats And Seaside Adventures
Residents at Orchard House Care Home enjoyed a series of delightful activities to celebrate the Easter season, making it a truly...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 25, 2025


Bay CE School Students Return From Unforgettable Ski Trip To Canada
A group of students from The Bay CE School (secondary site) have returned to school with memories of a lifetime after an unforgettable...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 25, 2025


Isle Of Wight Youth Trust Strengthens Community Connections During Successful Open Day Event
The Isle of Wight Youth Trust has hailed its successful Open Day event. The sessions were designed to connect with various members of the...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 22, 2025


Isle Of Wight Steam Railway Acquires Ashey Station
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has acquired Ashey Station — 57 years after the station was sold by British Railways. The Steam Railway...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 22, 2025


Islander Nick Percy Secures World Championships Qualification With Record-Breaking Throw
Ryde School teacher and Olympic athlete Nick Percy has officially qualified for this summer’s World Championships in Tokyo, following an...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 22, 2025


Wildheart Warriors Taking On Isle Of Wight Ultra Challenge For Benji And Balu
Four intrepid members of Sandown's Wildheart Animal Sanctuary team will take on an epic 106km trek around the Island's coastal path next...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 22, 2025


Sandown Set For Easter Saturday Spectacular
This Saturday evening (April 19) will see Sandown Carnival’s Easter Fireworks 'Eggstravaganza' launched from the end of the pier....

Dominic Kureen
Apr 15, 2025


Isle Of Wight Sports Star Named In Hockey For Heroes National Fundraising Squad
A Ryde School hockey coach has successfully gained a place on the Hockey for Heroes squad for 2025. Shanklin based Pip Spibey and her...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 14, 2025


Local Swimmers Smash Fundraising Target By Swimming Distance Around Island And Beyond
More than 60 members of Yarmouth Sailing Club, West Wight Swimming Club, and their families and friends gathered at the West Wight Sports...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 11, 2025


Pickleball Festival A Smash At West Wight Sports And Community Centre
Twenty-six participants took part in the Island’s first ever pickleball festival at West Wight Sports Centre on Friday April 4. Every...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 11, 2025


Train And Ferry Passengers Discover The World Outside Their Windows
Travellers taking the train through the New Forest to Lymington and onwards to the Isle of Wight with Wightlink’s ferries can now...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 11, 2025


New Carnival Bringing Trash To Trend – A Celebration Of Sustainable Style At Appuldurcombe House
New Carnival has announced Trash to Trend, a vibrant, youth-led sustainable fashion show taking place at the stunning Appuldurcombe...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 11, 2025


Isle Of Wight's Strongest Civil Servant To Take On Europe's Finest Following Powerlifting Success
Newport based Prison Officer Zoltan Mihalyi once again showcased his immense strength at the WRPF South West Qualifier powerlifting...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 11, 2025


Creativity Of Island Pupils Shines At New Quay Arts Exhibition
The creativity and imagination of young people across the Isle of Wight is being proudly showcased at Newport’s Quay Arts Centre, as the...

Dominic Kureen
Apr 10, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
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