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More than 40 local residents of all ages rolled up their sleeves on Friday to protect our coastline, collecting 20 bags of waste from East Cowes Esplanade as part of the Marine Heroes community event. This was the first of...
Read moreDetailsOsborne Golf Club has claimed victory in the 2025 IWLGA Foursomes League following a dramatic final day that saw 5 teams in contention and the title decided on the 18th hole of the last match. A total of 7 clubs...
Read moreDetailsThe Loo-vre is on the move…with the popular exhibition of beautifully painted toilets now on show at Department in Ryde. After a month at Quay Arts in Newport, the 5 toilets created by Island artists have been ‘in-stall-ed’ in Ryde’s...
Read moreDetailsLocal residents are being invited to Sandown Canoe Lake tomorrow (Saturday) to witness the positive impact of recent community-led efforts to save the lake's wildlife. The event comes just 6 days after emergency action was taken to address dangerously low...
Read moreDetailsWootton Bridge couple Linda and Paul Southwell have arrived in Rome after walking 1,205 miles from Canterbury, raising £2,744 for The Lily Foundation in support of children with mitochondrial disease. The couple began their journey on Thursday (16th May), following...
Read moreDetailsThe East Cowes community came out in force to help tidy up the town last week (8th August). Around 40 people of all ages gathered for the latest Rubbish Networking event, organised by NOSY Creative Agency. The group cleared litter...
Read moreDetailsYarmouth Gig Rowing Club have secured multiple accolades at this year’s Tudor Challenge in Langstone Harbour, including fastest Pilot Gig and 2nd place overall, after battling challenging Force 5 winds in the latter stages of the race. The Tudor Challenge...
Read moreDetailsA day of music, magic, and community spirit is promised at the Get On Stage Summer Fayre taking place at Newport CE Primary School this Sunday (17th August). Organised by Get On Stage Youth Theatre - the newest youth theatre...
Read moreDetailsDelays are expected in Lake and Sandown today (Friday) following the partial 1-way closure of Lake Hill for emergency Southern Water works. The water company is currently on site following an overnight leak which has occurred at the pedestrian crossing...
Read moreDetailsA 3-car shunt has resulted in the closure of a main Isle of Wight route this afternoon (Thursday). The collision on The Downs Road near the junction with the Newport Shute, has involved a Mini, a Daihatsu and a Kia...
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