Chris Packham, will be returning to the Isle of Wight to present his one man show – Never Mind The Buzzards. For wildlife TV presenter Chris, pooh, snot and worse are just everyday facets of animal life and he will be sharing this with an eager audience at the Medina Theatre in April…

Vectis-Spurs are giving football enthusiasts the chance to meet 2 legends of English football as well as Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. Ossie Ardiles & Micky Hazard will be visiting the Riverside Centre in April, to answer questions, pose for photographs and sign autographs…

The Isle of Wight Branch of the Federation of Small Businesses and representatives of the Isle of Wight Council have met to discuss issues vital to small businesses on the Island. The FSB wants regular consultation with the Council to ensure that the views of its 970 island members are heard…

The Isle of Wight Community Fund is encouraging local groups to apply for funding as it opens its 2010 grant programme. A total of £25,000 is available to assist projects aimed at supporting young Islanders, particularly in the 14–25 age range…

As ACRE and RCAN announce the launch of this year’s £500,000 COMMA fund, community groups on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to apply for between £3,000 and £20,000 for community based projects…

The long-term future of the countryside is in jeopardy because so many young people are being forced out of rural areas to find homes, jobs and support. A report ‘State of the countryside’ has been delivered directly to the Prime Minister, by the Government’s Rural Advocate Dr Stuart Burgess…

After a spell presenting Radio in Florida, Alex Dyke is back on home turf to provide BBC Radio Solent listeners with a Saturday lunchtime soundtrack guaranteed to raise a smile. Alex will lift the lid on a box of musical guilty pleasures with a reprise of his legendary “Bubblegum and Cheese” which promises to delight his fans on the Isle of Wight and beyond…

Good News! Police have reported, Frederick Simpson (pictured) has now been found safe and well. Click for news update…