18 young people aged 14 to 18 and 4 adult volunteers from the Isle of Wight will be attending the 25th World Scout Jamboree at SaeManGeum, South Korea in August 2023. The Jamboree in Korea in 2023 will be the...

Vectis Youth Under-10s and Under-12s competed at Stamford Bridge in an international cup with teams from as far afield as South America at the weekend. Vectis Under-10s finished runners up in the Chelsea Cup after impressive victories over SPL Benfica...

A student from the Isle of Wight has reached the final of a prestigious university design competition with a top prize of £1,000. Daniel Warren, who lives on the Isle of Wight and is a student at London South Bank...

Volunteer tree planters and members of the Seaview and Nettlestone communities gathered for a special tree planting ceremony in Sophie Watson’s Garden on Thursday (2nd June). Barry Elliot, Chair of Nettlestone and Seaview Parish Council, unveiled a plaque in front...

Newchurch Male Voice Choir returned to their home village to present a Platinum Jubilee Concert at All Saints Church on Thursday (2nd June). A large and appreciative audience listened to songs from different decades of Her Majesty’s 70 years reign....

Girlguiding members played a major role in the Isle of Wight Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. The Isle of Wight was selected to host 1 of 70 nationwide beacons, with members gathering on the downs above Shorwell in the presence of Island...

Shanklin & Godshill recorded a 5-wicket victory over Folland at Westhill on Saturday (4th June). Shanklin chose to field on winning the toss. Folland scored a satisfactory total of 225, losing their final wicket in the last over. Ben White...

The UK’s biggest nature challenge, 30 Days Wild, is on course for a record-breaking year following an unprecedented number of people signing-up to take part. Last year, more than 760,000 took part in the challenge, which encourages people to do...

The Beach Hut Seafood Bar & Kitchen at Forelands Beach in Bembridge is hosting an ‘Island Living’ themed fashion show in aid of the Dementia UK Admiral Nurses (IW) Appeal on Saturday 11th June. Selected retailers on the Island have...

Anna Southwell Shanklin resident Anna Southwell has just published the 2nd instalment in her Island-based children’s fantasy series: Oliver Gruffle – Secrets of Harmony Haven. The Scarab King, which she wrote on a typewriter because of visual impairment, was inspired...