Carol Firth, a Girlguiding Isle of Wight leader from Binstead, has been presented with a ‘Compass Award’ - one of the highest awards in the South-West England Region. This award can be gained by any adult member of Girlguiding in...

Rachael Randall, Solent LEP Business Director and education lead This World Space Week (4th-10th October 2021), the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is bringing together employers, schools, colleges and young people to inspire the next generation of the Space industry....

An Isle of Wight charity has undertaken a project aiming to celebrate the ageing community and offer the older residents an exciting Island-wide programme of creative activities. Independent Arts improves quality of life and reduces social isolation for people of...

An Isle of Wight athletics track has been brought back to its former glory thanks to a £5,000 grant from England Athletics. The Isle of Wight Athletic Club won the grant following an inspection of the track in Sandown. Recommendations...

Mountbatten is set to host Spotlight Isle of Wight’s first-ever roadshow production later this month. The company behind the shows at Shanklin Theatre will bring sparkle and songs to the John Cheverton Centre on Friday 8th October. From Elvis to...

Network Ryde, Ryde Town Council’s youth service held their annual Macmillan Coffee Morning on Saturday (25th September) and raised hundreds of pounds in the process. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, last year’s coffee morning could not go ahead so Network Ryde...

Age UK Isle of Wight’s 3rd annual Powder Run & fun day, postponed last year due to covid, once again opening its doors to the local community, offering entertainment and family fun last Saturday at Porchfield Cricket Club. Colourful fundraisers...

Southern Water has unveiled the latest developments in its plans to help keep Hampshire's rivers and taps flowing - especially in a drought. The plans are detailed in the company's Water for Life - Hampshire programme. This industry-leading programme is...

More good news on the theatre front – one of our favourite musical theatre companies is back! Rebecca Finch tells our theatre columnist Maureen Sullivan all about it: The Island Savoyards are thrilled to be back at Shanklin Theatre after...

The cobra that bit Ian. A British charity worker left blind after being bitten by a Cobra in India in October 2020 whilst suffering from COVID-19, is to return to the country to continue his charity work. Former healthcare worker...