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An Independent Arts project is bringing residents of Sovereign Network Group housing in East Cowes, Cowes and Ryde together through folklore, conversation and creativity. ‘Finding Folk’ was launched earlier this year by Independent Arts in partnership with Sovereign Network Group ...

Residents of Carisbrooke's Kingfisher Close came together to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day last weekend (4th May) with a vibrant and heartfelt street party, raising an incredible £250 for Mountbatten. The community spirit was alive as neighbours enjoyed ...

The IWTTA 2025 Final’s Night was held at the IW Table Tennis Centre on Wednesday 30th April, with 15 matches contested in front of a large crowd, who were treated to some high quality table tennis. The undoubted star of ...

Islander Ian Wallace has raised £800 for the Isle of Wight Sea Pool Project after completing his first marathon - the 2025 Southampton Marathon - inspired by his mental health journey. In 2022, Ian was battling anxiety and depression that ...

On International Firefighters’ Day, Newport's Orchard House Care Home, celebrated the dedication and bravery of the local fire service with a heartfelt gesture. The residents crafted a beautiful thank-you card, and the talented chef prepared a batch of handmade cupcakes ...

Young Isle of Wight archer Summer Chambers secured another gold medal at a competitive shoot in Essex at the weekend, continuing her impressive rise in the sport. The event, held at Noak Hill Archery Club on Sunday (4th May), saw ...

Plans for an exciting new mural project along Appley Seafront were recently revealed by the Isle of Wight Council at Ryde’s annual town meeting. The project, entitled ‘Sheltered: Art, Ecology and Belonging on the Appley Coast’, sees the collaboration of ...

Wootton's Park Road will now remain closed until 23rd May – 2 weeks later than planned – with further upheaval expected when Briddlesford Road closes once again later this month. The cut-through road, which was due to re-open this Friday ...

A community meeting is being organised to rally support and develop an action plan to save the iconic Ventnor Winter Gardens, amid ongoing concerns over the future of the seafront venue. Steve Witheyman is leading the initiative through the newly ...

Various Isle of Wight properties recently went under the hammer at the latest Clive Emson Auctioneers property and land auction. Sold prior to the 1st May auction was Moonshine, a 4-bedroom detached house at 70A Leeson Road, Bonchurch, Ventnor, which ...