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Freshwater man completes 711-mile charity walk to Coburg

Mal Butler Jun 10, 2026

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

Mal Butler May 15, 2026

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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Duchess of Gloucester opens new NHS diagnostic centre

Mal Butler May 7, 2026

HRH The Duchess of Gloucester officially opened Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s Community Diagnostic Centre, during a visit to the…

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Dog owners warned after rat poison found in Parkhurst Forest

Mal Butler Apr 29, 2026

Dog owners have been warned to be careful walking their pets in Parkhurst Forest after Police have said they are…

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Yarmouth Castle to undergo repairs after sea damage

Mal Butler Apr 24, 2026

Yarmouth Castle has suffered damage to its foundation, and is to undergo full repairs. The north-facing buttress has succumbed to…

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Former policeman warns Islanders after £10,000 rogue builder ordeal in East Cowes

Mal Butler Apr 24, 2026

A former policeman has warned Islanders about the difficulty of bringing rogue builders to account, after he faces being left…

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East Cowes writer Ayad Andrews lands BBC Radio 4 drama Follow the Money

Mal Butler Apr 20, 2026

A new radio play, entitled ‘Follow the Money’ by East Cowes scriptwriter, Ayad Andrews, is to be broadcast on BBC…

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Shanklin Men in Sheds opens new headquarters after six months of work

Mal Butler Apr 17, 2026

The new headquarters of Shanklin Men in Sheds was opened last week, after six months of hard graft. The Shanklin…

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