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11th July 2026
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St John Ambulance is on the hunt for the nation’s life savers, health heroes and community stars ahead of its 2019 Everyday Heroes awards. Hosted for the second year by The Reverend Richard Coles, the awards celebrate those who have...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight's very own Plastic Mermaids have just revealed a third single, ‘I Still Like Kelis’, taken from their self-produced debut album ‘Suddenly Everyone Explodes’. New single ‘I Still like Kelis’ is a hazy indie-pop gem featuring crunchy...
Read moreDetailsParents and volunteers, together with Parish and County Councillors, have published a proposed alternative to the closure of All Saints Primary School in Freshwater this September. The proposed community solution comprises 3 parts: a new leadership team for All Saints;...
Read moreDetailsThe hunt is on for dragon eggs this Easter with English Heritage on the Isle of Wight. Join the hunt for dragon eggs as you embark on Easter Adventure Quests at Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle. Crack the clues as...
Read moreDetailsWightlink Warriors 2019 (Photo: Ian Groves/Sportography) The weather conditions may not have been totally favourable but spirits amongst the 2019 Wightlink Warriors and Wightlink Wizards were sky high on Thursday as the riders met at the Smallbrook Stadium in Ryde...
Read moreDetailsSt Helens Parish Council have re-opened the Duver’s public conveniences after extensive renovation and improvements, ahead of schedule, within budget and in advance of the Easter holidays. The project has improved ventilation, lighting, restored the public refill water supply and...
Read moreDetailsThe Family Centre at East Cowes officially reopened this week (Thursday 4th April) following a £250,000 refurbishment. The revamp includes new nursery provision that will be fully operational from 22nd April - giving an extra 40 places for pre-school children...
Read moreDetails3 independent lifeboat stations from across the Isle of Wight have been out in force today (Friday) for the annual 'Go Orange Day', raising vital funds for the life-saving charities. Ryde Inshore Rescue, Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat and Freshwater...
Read moreDetailsIsland Line trains have been stopped from running between Ryde Esplanade and Ryde Pier Head due to high sea levels this afternoon (Friday). Safety concerns have been raised as a result of sea water lapping over the pier and onto...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Festival will be going back to the year that was 1969 to celebrate Peace and Love - the chosen theme for the 2019 event. 50 years since the iconic '69 Isle of Wight Festival, blouses and...
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