Sandown Historical Association officially unveiled their ‘Sandown Chronicle’ restoration and digitalisation project on ‘National Make A Difference Day’ as part of a day of displays and dialogue, with local residents and councillors at Sandown Library. Derek Poole, from the Historical...

Cowes Women’s Institute has marked 10 years of its history by planting a tree at Northwood Cemetery. On Monday 4th October, ladies from Cowes WI gathered to plant a tree to commemorate 10 years of Cowes WI 2010 – 2020....

A great game of rugby was witnessed at the weekend, full of skill and commitment, as Ventnor went against a sporting Kingsclere 15 who simply never gave up. Ventnor were first to show with Jac Stemmet, Ben Gough and Tristan...

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has become the new Chair of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Criminal Justice Board (LCJB). As Chair of the LCJB, Commissioner Jones will be focussing on rebuilding confidence and trust in the...

2 brand new electric vans are helping an Island charity to bring freedom and independence to young people across the Isle of Wight. Ability Dogs 4 Young People has been able to purchase 2 environmentally friendly vehicles thanks to a...

Isle Book-keep, from Sandown, has beaten off stiff competition to become a finalist in the category ‘Purpose before profit’ in the Lloyds Bank Business Excellence Awards 2021. The Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards (BBEA) celebrates and showcases the resilience,...

The Islanders travelled over to Totton at the weekend hoping to end their losing streak, but unfortunately were unsuccessful against Tottonians II. The game was a close fought one with IW’s sustained pressure proving impotent and Tottonians taking their chances...

Southern Housing Group has teamed up with leading online course provider New Skills Academy to offer accredited online courses to its residents looking to gain new skills and qualifications. Through the new partnership, residents of the G15 housing association will...

Shanklin Sandown rowing club travelled to Itchen Junior Regatta in Southampton, the first opportunity to put all of their hard training over the past few months to the test. The juniors of Shanklin did not fall short of their ambitions...

Brevity, the Isle of Wight's Literary Handbill, invites aspiring and experienced writers to an informative, inclusive and interactive writing workshop on 16th November at Monkton Arts, Ryde. Participants can expect prose innovation and poetry experimentation, top tips, exercises and support....