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Island Bakeries Celebrates 50 Years of Social Cricket
It’s been half a century since Island Bakeries Cricket Club first took to the pitch – and this weekend they’re marking the milestone with...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 20, 2025


Islanders Clean Up East Cowes Beach in ‘Marine Heroes’ Mission
More than 40 Islanders of all ages have been hailed as Marine Heroes after joining forces for a major beach clean in East Cowes. The...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 20, 2025


Cowes Pram Race Is Fundraising First For Mountbatten Isle Of Wight
An historic pram race through Cowes will raise vital funds for Mountbatten Isle of Wight for the first time this year, on Sunday, 24...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 14, 2025


Loo-vre Exhibition Moves to Ryde Arts Space
The quirky Loo-vre exhibition, featuring artistically decorated toilets, is now on display at Department in Ryde. After a month at Quay...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 14, 2025


Urgent Appeal Launched To Save The Daisy Bus – A Lifeline For Island Cancer Patients
A new community-led campaign has been launched to save the Daisy Bus , a vital service that helps Isle of Wight cancer patients travel...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 14, 2025


Five Degrees North Announce Farewell Isle Of Wight Show
Isle of Wight rock band Five Degrees North will play a farewell gig on the Island before heading to Brighton for university. The show,...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 14, 2025


Artswork Offers Two Significant Artist Commissions For Youth-Led Public Work In Sandown
(c) Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Artswork, the charity that works to empower young people through creativity, is looking for Isle of...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 8, 2025


Full Steam Ahead For Ventnor Carnival
Ventnor Carnival week promises a week long of activities and events along with the Children’s Parade and the Main Carnival on the 13th...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 8, 2025


Garlic Farm Launches New Organic Asian Range
Vampires beware — the Garlic Farm has launched a certified organic range of three Asia-inspired sauces, all infused with Black Garlic....

Dominic Kureen
Aug 8, 2025


Island Arts Organisations Unite For The Big Draw Festival 2025
Independent Arts, Newport Minster and Quay Arts are bringing The Big Draw Festival back to the Isle of Wight, for ‘Drawn to Newport’, so...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 8, 2025


Waterside Pool - Newly Refurbished Changing Rooms Open
Ryde's Waterside Pool has announced that after 6 months of extensive refurbishment works, the new changing facilities are now completed....

Dominic Kureen
Aug 8, 2025


Autumn Isle Of Wight Walking Festival Dates Announced
The first set of walks have been released for the much-anticipated Autumn Isle of Wight Walking Festival. The multi-award-winning...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 6, 2025


New Community Facility Gets Helping Hands From Island Roads
Work to get a new Wootton community facility ready for opening this autumn has been given a helping hand by Island Roads staff. Aspire...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 6, 2025


New Physio Clinic Opens In Wootton
A new physiotherapy clinic has opened in Wootton. Husband and wife team, Marie and Tom Brown, have officially launched Haven...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 6, 2025


MLD Studio Dancers’ Eleven Hour Challenge For Mountbatten Isle Of Wight
Up to 70 young dancers from MLD Studio will perform across the Isle of Wight, on Sunday (10 August) in aid of Mountbatten Isle of Wight....

Dominic Kureen
Aug 6, 2025


Island Youth Shines Through At Cricket Skills Festival
The final event of the Isle of Wight’s 'Chance to Shine Cricket Skills Festival' saw more than 100 children take part in a day of fun,...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 6, 2025


Proms '25 Brings Classical Entertainment To Robin Hill
Saturday (26 July) saw Proms ’25 deliver an unforgettable evening of music, magic and community spirit to Robin Hill. The event raised...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 4, 2025


Cowes Residential Home Sailing Trip Brings Joy To Residents
Residents from Old Charlton House in Cowes experienced the first of their sailing trips thanks to the charities, Wetwheels and Cowes...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 1, 2025


Four More Island Groups Boosted By WightAID Cash
A music group, a youth sports initiative, a knitting club and an Isle of Wight event, have all benefited in the latest diverse round of...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 1, 2025


National Trust Celebrates Removal From Heritage At Risk Register During Festival Of Archaeology
As part of this year’s Festival of Archaeology (19 July to 3 August), the National Trust is celebrating a major conservation milestone on...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 1, 2025
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