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More than £8,000 has been raised for the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary after 113 runners and walkers took part in the charity's inaugural Run Wild 5k around Sandown on Sunday (5th July).

The grounds of Dover Park Primary School were filled with laughter, sunshine and a sea of soft toys...

An Isle of Wight team from Carisbrooke Shipping has claimed 3 of the biggest honours at one of the UK's toughest maritime charity endurance events.

Red Funnel is celebrating a paw-some milestone, raising over £10,000 for its Charity of the Year, Friends of the Animals, during the first 6 months of their partnership.

Thousands of people lined the streets of Ryde on Saturday (4th July) as glorious sunshine provided the perfect backdrop for this year's IW Mardi Gras, celebrating the Isle of Wight's stories, myths and legends. Organised by New Carnival, the annual...

Cowes Enterprise College students have performed in a Royal Shakespeare Company production after a year-long collaboration with schools across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Greenmount Primary School is expanding its therapeutic classroom approach from September following early success in boosting pupils' wellbeing, confidence and engagement.

Record numbers flocked to Vernon Square in Ryde as soaring temperatures helped make this year's annual Summer Party one of the most successful to date.

A trio of Isle of Wight volunteers have raised an impressive £715 for Home-Start IOW after hosting a successful 1-day plant sale, raffle and afternoon of refreshments in Yarmouth.

West Wight Sports and Community Centre's Eco Refill scheme has raised a further £1,000 in its first year, with the money set to fund swimming lessons for children from financially struggling families.