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Shanklin Takes Top Spot In UK Sunshine Ranking
Shanklin has been named the UK’s sunniest spot in a new Met Office data study . The study reveals the top-10 sunniest destinations in the...

Dominic Kureen
May 12, 2025


Isle Of Wight Singer Ruby Goes Country For Latest Single
Isle of Wight singer Ruby has taken on the country music genre for her latest single, Beck and Call Girl, which is available to stream...

Dominic Kureen
May 9, 2025


Countdown To Workwear Island Charity Football Match In Support Of Mountbatten
With just two weeks to go until the highly anticipated Workwear Island Charity Football Match, excitement is building as the event edges...

Dominic Kureen
May 9, 2025


Watch The Music Video For Mountbatten’s Walk The Wight With You
A music video for Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s Walk the Wight With You has been released, featuring choir singers, the charity’s CEO and...

Dominic Kureen
May 8, 2025


Honours Awards Celebrate Ryde’s Local Heroes
Ryde Town Council announced the winners of its 2025 Honours Awards, presented during the Annual Town Meeting held on 30 April. This year,...

Dominic Kureen
May 7, 2025


Triple Triumph — Bay CE School Girls’ Football Team Sweeps Season With Trophy Hattrick
The Bay CE School U13 girls’ football team had an incredibly successful season, securing 3 out of 3 medals in the Isle of Wight schools...

Dominic Kureen
May 2, 2025


New Single Release For Isle Of Wight Rapper Fugo Kid
Isle of Wight rapper Fugo Kid has released his latest single, which is available to listen to now on all streaming platforms. Do It Like...

Dominic Kureen
May 2, 2025


Isle Of Wight Racketball Stars Serve Up Hampshire Success Again
The Wight Wizards, The Isle of Wight Racketball team have have just secured their 2nd consecutive Hampshire Premier League title. ...

Dominic Kureen
May 2, 2025


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
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