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Isle Of Wight Projects Celebrate Wins at Wilder Awards
The Garlic Farm in Newchurch, Warren Farm in Totland, and Southern Co-op’s support for the Wilder Isle of Wight Community Project all received awards.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 24


Isle Of Wight Brewery Wins National Recognition For Label Design
Each label tells the story behind the brew, highlighting the Island’s rich history and culture.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 23


Isle of Wight Builders Help Transform Family Home on DIY SOS
The emotional reveal saw the family overcome with gratitude for the kindness and teamwork shown by everyone involved.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 23


Appeal For Families To Give Five Young Boys A Forever Home
Adopt South has produced a short film introducing the boys and hopes it will inspire prospective adopters to come forward.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 23


Author Who Advertised For A Dad To Visit Medina Bookshop
An award-winning author who once placed “dadverts” in newspapers to find a father figure will visit Cowes next month to share her extraordinary story.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 22


Red Funnel Raises Over £30,000 For Air Ambulance Charity
Red Funnel Raises Over £30,000 For Air Ambulance Charity.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 17


Isle of Wight Swimmer Completes Epic 33km Ultra Challenge In Montenegro
Battling unseasonably stormy weather, powerful winds and rough seas, Clare was one of over 100 swimmers from 23 countries to make it to the start line.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 17


Adult Learners Celebrated At Inspiring Awards Evening In Ryde
A heart-warming celebration of achievement took place recently at The Learning Centre in Westridge, Ryde.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 17


Isle Of Wight Foodbank Launches Reverse Advent Calendar Campaign For Christmas 2025
The Isle of Wight Foodbank is once again inviting Islanders to take part in its much-loved Reverse Advent Calendar campaign.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 17


Island Roads Gritters Ready To Roll Ahead Of Winter Season
Island Roads’ fleet of gritters will be out on the roads this weekend as the team gears up for the winter season.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 15


RSPCA Isle Of Wight Invites Islanders To Brave The Flames For Charity
The RSPCA Isle of Wight is urging Islanders to take on a sizzling challenge — walking barefoot across red-hot embers to help raise vital funds for animals in need.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 15


Shanklin Rower Bass Andre Wins European Gold In Turkey
Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club’s Bass Andre has claimed Gold for Great Britain at the European Offshore Championships in Turkey.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 15


Charity’s Popular ‘Beat The Heat’ Quiz Heads To Yarmouth For First Time
The countdown is on as leading cardiac charity Heartbeat prepares to bring its much-loved ‘Beat the Heat’ quiz night to Yarmouth for the very first time.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 14


Vecta House Turns Yellow To Support Mountbatten Hospice
Residents enjoyed a yellow-themed tea party with cakes baked by the home’s chef, and live entertainment from singer Sandy, who performed a lively set of ABBA classics.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 13


Police, Firefighters And NHS Staff Swing Into Action For Wight Brainy Bunch
Thanks to the generosity of everyone involved, the event raised £1,526 for the Wight Brainy Bunch.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 10


Island Police Officer Named National Response Officer Of The Year
An Isle of Wight police officer has been recognised with one of the highest honours in UK policing.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 10


Isle Of Wight NHS Trust Highlights How to Get Support On World Mental Health Day
The Trust says anyone struggling with their mental health — whether feeling anxious, low, or in crisis — should know that support is always close at hand.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 10


Red Funnel Opens Applications For 2026 Island Ambassador And Supported Teams Programme
Those selected will receive travel support for a year, helping individuals or teams showcase their skills regionally and nationally.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 9


B&Q Volunteers Give Ryde Community Garden a Makeover
A group of B&Q staff have helped give Aspire’s garden in Ryde a new lease of life.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 8


Meet Maali And Ginny: The Isle Of Wight’s Newest Search Dogs In Training
Two new canine recruits are gearing up to join WightSAR, helping find missing people across the Isle of Wight.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 6
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