DRIVER FLEES AFTER CAR HITS SIGN AND SPINS IN VENTNOR
11th July 2026
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Ryde Town Council is inviting all residents to take part in its Budget Consultation Event on Friday (12th December).
Read moreDetailsA festive fundraising event in aid of St Catherine’s School will take place at St Catherine’s Church in Ventnor this Saturday (13th December), with the community invited to enjoy a day of Christmas cheer, entertainment and local shopping from 10:30.
Read moreDetailsMountbatten Isle of Wight is inviting the community to a festive evening of Christmas carols at Newport Minster next Wednesday (17th December).
Read moreDetailsThe village of Seaview will celebrate Christmas at its annual ‘Late-Night Shopping’ event this Friday (12th December) from 17:00 to 20:00.
Read moreDetailsShanklin United Reformed Church was filled with festive spirit on Saturday (7th December) as shepherds welcomed passers-by to step inside for a unique Christmas experience.
Read moreDetails13-year-old Sadie Barker has been named the first female winner of the annual Wightlink Award for Most Responsible Angler.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: An overturned car is blocking the main road between Shanklin and Ventnor this morning (Wednesday).
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, recently convened a roundtable meeting of local leaders in Sandown in an effort to promote local regeneration.
Read moreDetailsIsland Roads is hoping to resurface Belgrave Road in Ventnor this week, as work to re-open the road draws closer.
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight libraries have brought their year-long celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary to a close with 2 memorable events that delighted fans of the beloved author.
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