News

    Busy Visit For Duke of Edinburgh

    The Duke of Edinburgh’s recent visit to the Isle of Wight, saw him carry out a variety of engagements. Actively supporting of a wide range of charities, he visited the Gouldings in Freshwater and Yarmouth Pier. Photos…

Features

Skandia Cowes Week

The Isle of Wight is all set for the start of the 182nd edition of one of the most inclusive regattas in the yachting calendar. Skandia Cowes Week…

Isle of Wight Race For Life 2008

Race for Life is one of the most prestigious charity events of the year. Lots of people were pretty in pink for the 2008 event, View photos…

Wight Big Bike Challenge For Charity

The 2008, big pedal challenge took place on the Isle of Wight, in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice: View Photos…

Isle of Wight Carnivals 2008

As summer swings into action, the Isle of Wight, could appear to visitors as a little Carnival Crazy. View photos…

Isle of Wight

Nightbus Makes Island A National Example

The Isle of Wight nightbus scheme has been recognised as an example of good practice by the Local Government Association and is now being used as an example…

Community

Fred’s On Fire @ Skandia Cowes Week

The youngest helmsman, competing for the Skandia Young Skipper trophy at Skandia Cowes Week, is Fred Warren-Smith, from the Isle of Wight…

Citizen Media

Vulcan Over Ventnor?

News Flash: Vulcan to the Sky Trust appear to have now rescheduled the XH558 for Friday. The Vulcan nuclear bomber was planning to appear over Cowes on Thursday but cancelled, due to technical problems. However those living in Ventnor, enjoyed an impromptu display along the coastline at about 7.30pm - 8.00pm…

Entertainment

Home Made @ Dimbola Lodge

A ‘Home Made’ gig for Isle of Wight, musical talent is taking place later this month at Dimbola Lodge in Freshwater…

Islandwide

National Survey Of Local Health Services

More patients are saying they are “completely satisfied” with care in GP practices and health centres, but questions are being raised about access to services. Survey released on 31st July 2008 by the Healthcare Commission…

Events

Isle of Wight Walking Festival Launches New Event

A new walking festival is to be held in October to compliment, ten years of the main Isle of Wight Walking Festival. Celebrated mountaineer Alan Hinkes, is lined up to appear during the weekend…