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22nd June 2026
Freshwater Parish Council has expressed thanks to Trant Engineering Ltd for their generous donation in support of the proposed Freshwater Skatepark and Pump Track. This vital contribution represents a meaningful step forward in bringing the long-anticipated facility to life, offering...
Read moreDetailsA swan was rescued from the banks of an Isle of Wight river earlier this week after becoming entangled in a discarded fishing hook and line. The incident on the River Medina was first highlighted via a local Facebook group,...
Read moreDetailsA Ryde School student’s first-ever oil painting is set to be showcased at a prestigious event in London. Inspired by her travels to Malaysia, the painting by Janice was one of the school’s submissions for this year’s Royal Academy Young...
Read moreDetails4 bus drivers from Southern Vectis have successfully completed the demanding Welsh 3 Peaks Challenge in under 15 hours, raising money for Isle of Wight-based charity The Veteran Hotel. Marcin Lakomski, Natalie Woods, Dave Squirrell and Jamie Butler began their...
Read moreDetailsMedina College PE teacher Ian Rock has raised over £700 for the Huntington's Disease Association by attempting the ascent of Everest here on the Isle of Wight. Ian will walk from sea level to the top of Bonchurch Down a...
Read moreDetailsA fundraising campaign has been launched to support a much-loved Cowes man whose aviaries were destroyed in Friday's devastating fire, leaving him heartbroken and without the bird sanctuary he spent years building. Nicki Williams, a friend of the victim, has...
Read moreDetailsIslanders are being urged to transform their gardens, balconies and green spaces into butterfly-friendly havens this Summer, as part of Butterfly Conservation’s nationwide Big Butterfly Count. Running from 18th July to 10th August, the Big Butterfly Count invites people across...
Read moreDetailsGirls’ Brigade members from the Isle of Wight travelled to London earlier this month (Sunday 5th May) to take part in the official VE Day 80 celebrations, proudly marching past The King and Queen as part of a national youth...
Read moreDetailsTalented young mathematicians at The Bay CE School are celebrating after achieving excellent results in the prestigious UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Maths Challenge. A total of 35 students in Years 9 and 10 took part in the national competition, which...
Read moreDetailsWith just a week to go until the highly anticipated Workwear Island Charity Football Match, excitement is building as the event edges closer to its £2,000 fundraising target on JustGiving. Taking place on Sunday 25th May, at Brading Football Club,...
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