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Island Bakeries Celebrates 50 Years of Social Cricket
It’s been half a century since Island Bakeries Cricket Club first took to the pitch – and this weekend they’re marking the milestone with...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 20, 2025


Islanders Clean Up East Cowes Beach in ‘Marine Heroes’ Mission
More than 40 Islanders of all ages have been hailed as Marine Heroes after joining forces for a major beach clean in East Cowes. The...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 20, 2025


Gardening: Strawberry Delight
This month, Flo Whitaker focusses on that classic summer fruit - strawberries. Plant them now for a bumper crop next year!
Flo Whitaker
Aug 19, 2025


Top Five Bizarre Discontinued Soft Drinks from the ’80s and ’90s
The ’80s and ’90s were a golden age for utterly strange soft drinks. Before “no added sugar” and “sparkling spring water” took over the...
jamiecrow2
Aug 18, 2025


Five Brilliant Brain Teasers For The Week (18/08/25)
Take a breath, grab a scrap of paper, and dive in. Try not to peek at the solutions until you’ve had a good go! 🧠 1. Stamped Out (Easy)...
jamiecrow2
Aug 18, 2025


Home Style: A Nautical Retreat
After uncovering a coastal idyll by chance, Mandy and Grant McPherson have given the dated property a new lease of life...
Janet McMeekin
Aug 18, 2025


Bringing the Past to Life
Preserving and animating the heritage of Freshwater and Totland, Janet Haire from the West Wight Heritage Centre shares some insights into four of the fascinating characters that lived in the area...
Janet Haire
Aug 17, 2025


Money Matters: Downsize and Thrive
Downsizing your home can be a significant and emotional transition, but it also presents an opportunity to simplify your life and improve your finances...
Adele Trathan
Aug 17, 2025
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