An Island charity is appealing for second-hand laptops to help Ukrainian refugees stay connected. 'Laptops for Ukraine' is being coordinated by the Isle of Wight PC User Group. For more 20 years the group has quietly gone about reconditioning and recycling used computer hardware — equipment that is then donated to those in need in the […]

The past 18 months have tested families in unprecedented ways. For many, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated hardships that already existed. For others, it pushed them into hardship they never would have expected. Amid the crisis, Barnardo's Isle of Wight Family Centres have continued to provide essential support to those who need it most, making a real […]

WE’RE HIRING! Have you ever wanted to work in retail or catering, become a lifeguard, chef or entertainer?  At Tapnell Farm, we are now looking to recruit across the whole of our award-winning business for this up-and-coming season and beyond.​​Whether you're looking for part-time, full-time or just weekend work because you're a student, we have […]

 Islanders who do not have symptoms and test positive for COVID-19 using a lateral flow test will no longer need a follow-up PCR to begin their isolation period. If you get a positive result on a lateral flow test you will still need to self-isolate immediately and report your result on gov.uk. This applies to everyone, […]

Our performing arts academy runs weekly on Sunday mornings. Places are available to students aged 7-18 within out Junior and Senior school. We also welcome those aged younger to Curtain Call Kids - a shorter 90minute session.  Each week we focus on perfecting Singing, Acting and Movement skills. We also encourage  students to learn with […]

On the 20th of November, Nursery Management Today hosted its 19th annual national NMT awards at the Hilton London Metropole, where the 2021 national winners were announced. Tops Day Nurseries couldn’t be prouder as Hannah Jennings, Senior Nursery Manager at Tops Newport, won the Nursery Management Today award for Nursery Manager of the year 2021. […]

Ryde Swimming Club attended a swimming competition on the 14th of November at Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth Autumn Novice Invitational Meet. The club were competing against six other clubs Fareham Nomads, Gosport Dolphins, Littlehampton SC, Portsmouth Northsea SC, Seaclose SC, Winchester City Penguin with nearly 140 swimmers competing in total. The swimmers form RSC performed really well, […]

The Isle of Wight is set to benefit from increased investment from Arts Council England over the next three years. The Island has been named as one of 11 Priority Places across the South West in Art Council England’s delivery plan for 2021-24. This will see increased staff resources and financial cultural investment from Arts […]

Team Racing On Saturday Brading Haven Yacht Club kindly hosted a team racing event between Ryde School, Winchester College and Radley College. With perfect conditions the teams were able to get 9 races in a round robin plus the final under the capable hands of Race Office, Chris Wilkinson. The skilful boat handling and tactics […]