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Cowes Men’s Shed And Grow Gurnard Working Together For The Community
Shed member Jan was the driving force behind the notice board, which has been designed and built by Bob and other members of the group.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 28


'World’s Best Psychic' Returning To Isle Of Wight
The UK winner of the world's best psychic competition, June Field, is returning to the Isle of Wight next month. Her show follows...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 28


Sugarhill Gang Set For Isle Of Wight Summer Date
A legendary hip-hop act will be performing at a Newport venue this summer.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 28


Isle Of Wight's RNLI Lifesaver Penny Recognised For Mother’s Day Lifeboat Initiative
On the Isle of Wight, Penny Jeffcoate has been volunteering with Cowes RNLI for over six years as inshore-lifeboat crew.

Dominic Kureen
Mar 27


Richard Quigley MP Welcomes Impending Temporary Banking Hub For East Cowes
After successfully lobbying for a new community banking hub, Richard Quigley MP is pleased to update that a new temporary hub will be...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 26


New Barn To Be Built At Alpaca Farm On Edge Of Island Village
A new barn will be built at an alpaca farm on the edge of an Isle of Wight village. County Hall has given consent to Richard Hargreaves’s...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 25


Isle Of Wight Primary School Set To Receive Fully Funded Day Trip To London
Through a pivotal programme designed and delivered by local firm, Diamond Adventures, every Isle of Wight Primary School will receive a...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 24


Nine 'Much-Needed' Houses Could Be Built Near Large Isle Of Wight Town
Nine ‘much-needed’ houses could be built on land in a large Isle of Wight village. Tradeamp Ltd submitted a planning application to...

Rufus Pickles
Mar 20


Traffic Free Isle Of Wight Red Squirrel Walk Launched In Aid Of Vulnerable Animals
(c) Visit Isle of Wight The RSPCA Isle of Wight has launched a brand-new fundraising event for the Island that the charity hopes will...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 19


Isle Of Wight Youth Trust Mental Health Census Open For 8-25 Year Olds
The Isle of Wight youth mental health Census 2025 is up and running , a crucial initiative to better understand and improve the mental...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 17


History: The Mystery Of The Maybricks
As part of the Walking Festival, Aspire volunteer, Julie Croydon, leads the ‘Lost Crypt’ history walk around Ryde dressed as Florence...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 17


Exciting New Creative Space For Ryde As Department Arts Centre Opens Doors
Shademakers UK, the team behind the new Department arts centre in Ryde, closed surrounding streets on Thursday (13 March) for a formal...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 14


Wightlink Captain Volunteering To Help People In Sierra Leone
Wightlink’s Captain Steve Baker combines sailing the Solent with volunteering on a project in Sierra Leone that supports local people to...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 14


Shanklin High Street Could Get New One-Bedroom Flat
An Isle of Wight seaside town’s high street could get a new one-bedroom flat. Mr M. Pennells applied to the council for a change of use...

Rufus Pickles
Mar 14


Four Friends From Shanklin In London Marathon Mission For Young Lives Vs Cancer
Four friends from Shanklin are putting themselves through their paces to run the iconic London Marathon this April and raise funds for...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 13


Isle Of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Welcomes 12 New Animals To Its Herd
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary has welcomed 12 new animals into its care. Having introduced the public to new recruits Paddy and...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 12


Lifesaving Defibrillator Installed At Ryde Marina Thanks To Generous Donation
A brand-new defibrillator has been installed at Ryde Marina, ensuring 24/7 access to vital emergency care for the local community and...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 11


Utilita Energy Hub Celebrates Five Years Of Supporting Local Community
The Isle of Wight’s Utilita Energy Hub is set to mark its fifth-year anniversary next week and the team in Newport will be welcoming both...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 10


Brainy Bunch Announced As Island Roads Chosen Charity For 2025
The Island-based charity provides emotional support and financial assistance for local families affected by brain tumours. It was set up...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 7


Arts Lab Unveils ‘Save Our Future’ Mural On Skates Wall
Independent Arts’ Youth Group, Arts Lab, has unveiled its latest project - the Save Our Future mural - at Skates on Newport Quay. This...

Dominic Kureen
Mar 7
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