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Free tickets still available for State of the Island Debate 2026
Islanders can still reserve free tickets for next Friday’s State of the Island Debate 2026 – Travel and Tourism Special,…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Tony Raffe – Wootton Bridge – Reform UK – tony.raffe@iow.gov.uk
I’m Tony Raffe, the newly-elected councillor for Wootton Bridge, and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to represent this community…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Lora Peacey-Wilcox – Cowes Medina – Independent group leader – lora08@sky.com
I am Lora Peacey-Wilcox, Independent councillor for Cowes Medina ward. Many thanks to all 499 of you voted for me…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Andrew Garratt, Parkhurst & Hunnyhill – Liberal Democrat group leader – 01983 524623 – andrew.garratt@iow.gov.uk
It is a great privilege to have been re-elected as Isle of Wight councillor for Parkhurst & Hunnyhill. Thank-you to…
Read MoreCOUNCILLOR PROFILE: Cllr Tony Barry, Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey – Reform UK – tony.barry@iow.gov.uk
It is a great honour that the people of my ward have put their faith in me to serve as…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Cat Centre to mark 65 years with open day
The Isle of Wight Cat Centre will celebrate 65 years of helping cats, with a special open day later this…
Read MoreBembridge Fort opens to public for first time since 1950s
Bembridge Fort allowed in the public for the first time since the 1950s, with an open day on Sunday. Around…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Council mace-bearer celebrates 25 years of service
When Steve Hammond was first asked to become mace-bearer for the Isle of Wight Council, he admits he had little…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Road Runners take on South Downs Relay
On Saturday, six brave souls, from Newport-based athletics club Isle of Wight Road Runners, took on a running event with…
Read MoreNew £100,000 grants programme launched for Ryde groups
A new £100,000 community grants programme has been launched to support projects that improve life in Ryde. Ryde Neighbourhood Board…
Read MoreFreshwater man completes 711-mile charity walk to Coburg
Mal ButlerA ceremonial archway, local media coverage, and charitable donations from residents of Coburg, greeted James Metcalfe as he completed an…
Read MoreApollo Theatre Players receive King’s Award for Voluntary Service
The first week of June marked National Volunteer Week, an especially-fitting occasion for the Apollo Theatre Players, following their recent…
Read MoreIsle of Wight Foundation grant deadline approaches for community groups
Community groups still have s short time to apply for Isle of Wight Foundation grants before the window closes on…
Read MoreFreshwater Bay WI chosen for national magazine photoshoot
Freshwater Bay Women’s Institute (FBWI) has been chosen by WI Life, the magazine distributed to some 170,000 members nationwide, for…
Read MoreSTAR LETTER: Has Britain lost all common sense?
Dear Editor, The sad case of the murder in Southampton of the 18-year-old, Henry Nowak, is a further indication that…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 9 June 1888
If you ever find yourself worrying that internet doomsayers and self‑appointed ‘experts’ are a curse of modern life, be reassured…
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