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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


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


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


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


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


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


‘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


£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


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


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


Isle Of Wight Events Guide (September: Part Two)
Here are some Isle of Wight events to look out for during the final days of September!

Dominic Kureen
Sep 23


Historic Nao Victoria Ship To Dock At Yarmouth Pier This Month
A famous replica of one of history’s most significant ships will be docking at Yarmouth Pier this week as part of its European tour.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 22


£40,000 Raised At WightAID’s Garden Party To Support Island Causes
It was sunshine, music, and generosity all round as WightAID’s summer garden party raised an incredible £40,000 to support charities across the Isle of Wight.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 17


Seal Pup Steals The Show At Shanklin Café
Staff and customers at a Shanklin café were treated to an unusual surprise this week when a young grey seal pup hauled himself up onto the deck and settled down for a nap.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 15
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