The last bonfire to be burnt on Cowes High Street was set ablaze on 5th November 1869. At that time, it was common to burn effigies of unpopular figures on Guy Fawkes night. In 1869, the effigy to be burnt...

When a group of young Ventnorians set out to create a permanent home for Ventnor Fringe in the town all year round, they could never have imagined what came next. Now, a decade later, the team behind Ventnor Exchange are...

Over 200 people enjoyed an Autumn/Winter fashion show from Bellissima and Sugar and Spice Lingerie to raise funds for Ability Dogs for Young People. Needing a bigger venue due to demand for the biannual event, the 2 Ryde boutiques relocated...

Darren Abbott took the honours in the November Vase at Westridge Golf Club on Sunday (3rd November). The competition was held on an overcast day, on which scoring proved difficult. Darren Abbott prevailed. Taking the title with the only under...

Mountbatten Isle of Wight will host an exclusive screening of Anthony Minghella's The Talented Mr Ripley, starring Matt Damon, on Friday 15th November. In this 1999 classic, which was nominated for five Academy Awards, Damon plays Tom Ripley, a con...

Women from around the South - including Portsmouth, Southampton, Eastleigh, the New Forest and the Isle of Wight - travelled to Westminster to protest on Budget Day (Wednesday 30th October). Members of Solent & Isle of Wight Women Against State...

Monkey Haven Primate Rescue Centre - based near Newport - are attempting to raise £10,000 for vital veterinary treatment for their gibbon Xhabu, who fell ill last week. Their Xhabu Recovery Appeal has already raised close to £5,000 since it...

The Isle of Wight Freshwater Angling Company held its first juniors’ competition in many years, with 15 young anglers fishing on Minnow Lake, Merstone, on Sunday 27th October. Participants were provided with measured bait, including maggots, sweetcorn, and luncheon meat,...

The Isle of Wight Photographic Society (IWPS) held its First Month Competition (M1) on their new season on Zoom in October. The top 10 - scoring 19/20 out of a maximum of 20 Marks - are listed below: 20s Terry...

The Isle of Wight and speedway in general is mourning the loss of the Warriors team manager Steve Piper who passed away in his sleep over the weekend. Steve had been in charge of the Island team for a few...