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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Isle of Wight Writer Joins National Young Poet Laureate Programme
Isle of Wight-based writer, publisher, and community arts leader Lottie Begg is joining the Young Poet Laureate programme 2025.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 3, 2025


Island Kids Get Moving With WOW 'Walk To School' Campaign
School run chaos could soon be a little calmer – and a lot more colourful – thanks to hundreds of Isle of Wight children taking part in a nationwide walking challenge.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 3, 2025


Step Into Networking: Women in Business Walk Returns to Godshill
A networking event with a difference is heading to Godshill next week – and it’s strictly for women.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 3, 2025


Isle Of Wight Students Set For Once-In-A-Lifetime Mandarin Adventure In China
Language, culture and adventure are on the horizon for 30 students from Carisbrooke College and the Island VI Form.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 2, 2025


Charity's Drive-In Cinema To Make Christmas Comeback
By popular demand, Wessex Cancer Support’s Christmas Drive-In Cinema will return to the Island this December.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 1, 2025


Isle Of Wight Ultra Runner Lands Snap Fitness Grant After Meteoric Rise
The programme, launched this year, awarded £20,000 in grants to athletes and clubs nationwide.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 30, 2025


Lifetime Of Service: Island Couple Honoured For 70 Years In Scouting
Few milestones can match 70 years of dedicated service, but Val (89) and Don (90) Sambrook have spent seven decades giving freely of their time to Scouting.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 25, 2025


Long-Serving Hospice CEO Nigel Hartley Steps Down After Decade At Mountbatten
Hartley, who has worked in end-of-life care for over 40 years, joined Mountbatten Isle of Wight in 2015.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 25, 2025


‘Not a Symbol of Hate’: East Cowes Flag Group Fires Back At Critics
A local patriotic group has released a statement defending its decision to install a line of giant Union Flags along York Avenue in East Cowes, following criticism over the display.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 25, 2025


£250,000 Premier League PlayZone Project Kicks Off In Sandown
In April this year, Sandown Town Council secured funding for the project, which will see a new facility built at Sandown Grounds following extensive consultation with residents.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 25, 2025


Vectis Radio Nominated for Four National Awards
Vectis Radio is celebrating after being shortlisted for four categories at this year’s Community Radio Awards – a record year of recognition for the Isle of Wight station.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 25, 2025


Making A Splash: Unique Toilets Up For Auction To Support Mountbatten
Have you ever dreamed of owning a toilet that’s truly a work of art? Now’s your chance — and you’ll be helping a great cause at the same...

Dominic Kureen
Sep 24, 2025
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