Isle of Wight planning applications: 12th December 2025
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Read MoreFreshwater turns out despite heavy weather
Freshwater residents, businesses, and community groups turned out in force for the village’s late-night Christmas shopping evening, on Friday December…
Read MoreCarols for Mountbatten at Newport Minster
Mountbatten Isle of Wight warmly invites the community to a festive evening of Christmas carols, at Newport Minster, on Wednesday…
Read MoreChristmas Boys entertain Yarmouth Society members
Yarmouth’s Christmas Boys enacted a Mummers Play at the monthly meeting of the Yarmouth Society, at the town’s community hall…
Read MoreISLAND OBITUARY: Dick Dabell
The founder of Blackgang Chine, Richard (‘Dick’) Francis Dabell, has died aged 101. Dick was the fourth-generation owner of Blackgang…
Read MoreCarols and Mince Pies at Bembridge Village Hall
Bembridge Village Hall will once again host Carols and Mince Pies on Sunday, December 14, an event that has become,…
Read MoreWIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP — Labour MP for IW West
Late November to early December marks several important awareness days on domestic abuse and violence against women and girls, including…
Read MoreHOLMSEY: Oscars and Grammys – we can do it!
In 1996, Anthony Minghella lifted his Oscar. I told my kids, “If a boy from Ryde can do that, you…
Read MoreIW OBSERVATIONS: What will it take to ‘regain trust’?
Njord Partners has finalised its acquisition of Red Funnel. Jakob Kjellberg, for the new owners, has promised to “work hard…
Read MoreJane Austen anniversary ends with dance and tea
Isle of Wight libraries have brought a year-long celebration of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth to a close,…
Read MoreThis weekend’s Island sport fixtures
(Saturday 2pm unless stated otherwise) Football Cowes v Portland (3pm), East Cowes Vics v Baffin Milton Rangers (3pm), Blackfield &…
Read MoreIsland pupils shine during mock trials
More than 130 Island pupils gave up their Saturday to take part in the annual inter‑school Mock Trial competition, at…
Read MoreIsland lad takes on black‑run mud bath
Last weekend saw young cyclist, Finley Manser-Grundy, make his debut in the mini-downhill racing scene, in the Forest of Dean.…
Read MoreCalbourne upgrade to improve stream
A £4 1/2 million upgrade, at Calbourne Wastewater Treatment Works, has been completed, bringing improvements to the quality of treated…
Read MorePassionate animal lover mourned by local RSPCA
RSPCA Isle of Wight is mourning the loss of its most loyal supporters, Sheila Keen, whose kindness and dedication touched…
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