General election writs received by the Island
Press ReleaseThe Island has officially received the ‘writs from the clerk to the crown’ for the general election. This official part…
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Ten weeks ago we revealed the search was on to replace Wightlink’s Keith Greenfield, the company’s head honcho since 2016.…
Read MoreWootton residents wage war on gravel proposals
There was a mix of anger, frustration and disbelief at yesterday evening’s public meeting for Wootton residents concerned about the…
Read MoreDan takes the top spot in Masters International Half Marathon
As well as showing form on the track, Ryde Harrier’s Daniel Eckersley, has excelled on the roads by winning the…
Read MoreFreshwater’s new live-stream webcam offers beautiful views
Isleofwight.com has announced the installation of a new, upgraded high-definition webcam, offering live-streaming views of The Needles. The webcam provides…
Read MoreRed Squirrel Property Shop takes over Abiggerfish
Red Squirrel Property Shop has aquired Abiggerfish, a prominent player in the Island letting market. The company prides itself on…
Read MoreMore cross-Solent ferry cancellations from Wightlink
Seemingly endless ferry problems continue as Wightlink yesterday announced the cancellation of eight scheduled sailings on its Yarmouth-Lymington route on…
Read MoreMusical director marks composer’s birthday
The musical director of an Island brass band is playing a key role in a new recording to mark the…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: The election’s underway!
Do you ever find yourself upstairs, wondering what it was you went up for? When going for groceries, do you…
Read MoreThe eagle has landed at Pop’s Wood in St Helens
Pop’s Wood nature reserve, which is the custodian of woodland at Love Lane in Bembridge, has secured a site to…
Read MoreThere’s still time to register for IW Open Studios
Running from Friday, August 23, to Sunday, September 8, Isle of Wight Open Studios 2024 is set to be the…
Read MoreUKSA Graduation Day students end courses after two years
A cohort of UKSA’s further education students have graduated, after two years of training at its academy in Cowes. The…
Read MoreBembridge Street Fair celebrated its 69th anniversary
Bembridge, one of the oldest street fairs in the country, celebrated its 69th anniversary as the village came to a…
Read MoreSeasongs and Shanties rouse a crowd of hundreds in Yarmouth
Mal ButlerHundreds of people joined in with a rousing finale of ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ and ‘Rule Britannia’ as four…
Read MoreA chat with Richard Tice, Reform UK leader
The Island’s Reform UK candidates, Sarah Morris (IW East) and Ian Pickering (IW West), secured their party leader, businessman Richard…
Read MoreHMS Sandowns remembered by community
The Island’s Lord-Lieutenant, Susie Sheldon, and High Sheriff, Graham Biss, joined community groups from Sandown, to unveil the restored bell…
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