A team of volunteers has delved into the past of Appley Tower as part of the project to restore the much-loved landmark to its former glory. Their discoveries are being shared in a series of free exhibitions and have been...

There are exciting free activities for families planned at local libraries during the May half term. Pirates will be taking over Newport Library for the week with the opportunity to make a parrot on a stick, a pirate spoon puppet...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has called for bold and committed action for nature’s recovery as General Election campaigning gets underway. Following Wednesday’s announcement that a General Election will be held on 4th July, the Trust has emphasised...

W Hurst & Son is hosting a 'Celebration Day' next weekend to mark a very special milestone. Founded back in 1859, the local firm is celebrating 165 years in business this year with an event on Saturday 1st June. Much...

Platform One and Wessex Cancer Support have announced that £4,078.94 was raised during the recent Arts Aid charity event. The event, held at GGs Bar and Restaurant on 17th May, was entirely planned, organised, and executed by students from the...

Current and past employees of the Isle of Wight Council and affiliated Island bodies are buoyant following the advice that the latest estimated value of the Isle of Wight Pension Fund has risen to more than £750,000,000 — enough to...

Local animal charity Friends of the Animals is looking for help in rehoming 2 pairs of dogs. Star and Luna are 10-year-old Cocker Spaniel sisters who have both been vaccinated, groomed and have had dental checks. Both dogs are very...

Voluntary and community organisations providing education and learning opportunities for adults on the Island are invited to bid for grant funding of a share of £25,000. The Isle of Wight Council’s Adult Community Learning Service has set out a new...

From late-May into July families, Islanders are being called on to take part in an annual stag beetle survey - the Great Stag Hunt - which has been run by wildlife charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) for over...

People on the Island are reminded that there are ways to get treatment and support for alcohol and drugs, and with the right support, it’s possible to improve health and wellbeing. Alcohol and drugs treatment and support is accessible to...