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Vecta House Care Home Lights Up With Dementia Disco
Vecta House Care Home in Newport recently hosted its first-ever Dementia Disco, transforming the care home into a vibrant, disco-themed...

Dominic Kureen
May 24


The Pill Release Debut EP And Announce UK Headline Tour
Isle of Wight band The Pill have released their highly anticipated debut EP ahead of a newly announced UK headline tour.

Dominic Kureen
May 23


Ryde School Student Secures Top Exhibition Spot
A Ryde School student’s first-ever oil painting is set to be showcased at a prestigious event in London. Inspired by her travels to...

Dominic Kureen
May 19


Isle Of Wight Youth Trust Named Overall Winner Of 2025 GSK IMPACT Awards
Isle of Wight Youth Trust (IOWYT) has been chosen as the overall winner of a top national award for its outstanding work supporting the...

Dominic Kureen
May 17


Vectis Radio In Shout Out For Volunteers
Vectis Radio CIC, the Island's Community Radio Station, is calling for volunteers to help behind the scenes. Station Manager, Ian Mac...

Dominic Kureen
May 17


Number One Success For Shanklin Chart Topper Georgia
Shanklin's rising star Georgia Nicole is celebrating after reaching the summit of the South Coast Music Charts. Georgia is the first...

Dominic Kureen
May 14


Isle Of Wight Chamber Business Award Winners For 2025 Announced
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2025 with WRS have been presented in a glittering ceremony hosted by TV and radio...

Dominic Kureen
May 12


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


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


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


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 9


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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
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