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Headon Warren wildfire aftermath revealed as 60 acres left devastated by ‘man-made’ blaze

Mal Butler Jul 28, 2026

The sheer scale of the charred ground shows the devastating impact the wildfire had on Headon Warren last week. Around…

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Music legends lead Yarmouth fund-raiser

Mal Butler Jul 24, 2026

One of the biggest groups of the ‘Sixties, Herman’s Hermits, will be performing at the annual charity Towers Party in…

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Former Royal Marine wades into sea to save distressed man at Shanklin while police look on

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A former Royal Marine Commando waded bravely into the sea to rescue a distressed man, while police officers stood by…

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Mal Butler Jun 19, 2026

The Isle of Wight Festival burst into life last night, and even organiser John Giddings admits he’s as excited as…

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West Wight heritage archive saved as Totland offers new home

Mal Butler Jun 12, 2026

A treasure trove of West Wight historical memorabilia has been saved after the Totland Parish Council stepped in to offer…

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Fresh fears for Military Road as erosion edges closer to cliff-top carriageway

Mal Butler Jun 12, 2026

There are new fears that the Military Road’s precarious condition is worsening, and the road is crumbling closer to the…

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Freshwater man completes 711-mile charity walk to Coburg

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A ceremonial archway, local media coverage, and charitable donations from residents of Coburg, greeted James Metcalfe as he completed an…

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Nation pays tribute to D-Day veteran Alec Penstone

Mal Butler Jun 5, 2026

The words ‘legend’, ‘remarkable’ and ‘extraordinary’ have been just some of the tributes paid to Alec Penstone this week, following…

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Teddy charity football match raises more than £4,000

Mal Butler May 29, 2026

A charity football match, to support a campaign inspired by three-year-old youngster, Teddy Ward, and his fight against a rare,…

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Ryde litter picker praised for 40 years of community work

Mal Butler May 28, 2026

If certain parts of Ryde always look particularly free of litter, then that’s thanks to a man who suffers from…

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Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride raises record £5,500 on Isle of Wight

Mal Butler May 21, 2026

Around 150 motorcycles took part in the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride on Sunday. The rideout started at Newport Quay by the…

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Sewage floods East Cowes gardens after pipe bursts

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A river of sewage spewed into people’s gardens in the early hours of Tuesday morning as a burst pipe caused…

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Fort Victoria museum and gift shop closes after back rent demand

Mal Butler May 15, 2026

The museum and gift shop at Fort Victoria has closed shortly after being asked to repay the IW Council back…

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Isle of Wight family fear uncle will “die alone” after mainland care move

Mal Butler May 15, 2026

A family fears a loved uncle will ‘die alone without people he knows around him’ after they were told he…

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Skateboard auction raises nearly £7,000 for park

Mal Butler May 11, 2026

An online auction of skate boards, painted by Island artists to raise money for the proposed new Freshwater Skatepark, has…

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70 jobs at risk as closure of lifeboat centre confirmed

Mal Butler May 7, 2026

The RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Centre in East Cowes is set to close by the end of 2027 which could lead…

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