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28th July 2026
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Cowes Sea Cadets have announced the arrival of their brand-new safety and training vessel, the Highfield Patrol 540. This incredible upgrade marks a new chapter for the cadets, enhancing their maritime training and safety capabilities. The Highfield Patrol 540, purchased...
Read moreDetailsRyde Town Council has announced a brand new partnership with Department in order to provide much-needed public toilet facilities in the heart of the town. Department have offered to open their toilets to the public and Ryde Town Council will...
Read moreDetailsMountbatten has announced that Deputy CEO, Becky McGregor will succeed Nigel Hartley, MBE as CEO of the Mountbatten Group. After a robust external interview process, which was led by Mountbatten’s trustees and which involved staff representatives and volunteers, the group’s...
Read moreDetailsThe owner of Right at Home Isle of Wight has made it to the finals of the prestigious NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards 2025. Vicky Butler has been shortlisted in the Woman Franchisee of the Year category alongside...
Read moreDetailsOn the eve of Mothering Sunday, Shanklin Town Brass Band held a fundraising concert in aid of the YMCA Mother and Baby Unit. The Community Band, aimed at those over 50, joined the Youth Band at Shanklin United Reformed Church....
Read moreDetailsHampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary are investigating after a window was smashed at an address in Cowes this morning (Monday). Police were called at 03:21 this morning (7th April) with reports of a burglary at an address in Tennyson...
Read moreDetailsThe Haylands Primary School U11s Football Team has secured a spot in the ESFA Pokémon Cup final, but they need your help to get there... After an incredible season of aspiration, co-operation and perseverance, the team has earned the opportunity...
Read moreDetailsThe appointment of Emma Lloyd as Family Legal Executive marks an exciting development in Glanvilles Damant’s continued commitment to expanding family law services across the Isle of Wight. Emma has longstanding ties to the firm, her first job was a...
Read moreDetailsThe Bay Business Association (BBA) - a collective designed to bring businesses together and provide opportunities - is set to launch on 30th April with an event at The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary. Founded by a group of passionate and forward-thinking...
Read moreDetailsCowes Week organisers have announced that Garmin, the world's most innovative and recognised marine electronics manufacturer, has renewed for a further year as the Official Weather Forecast Sponsor for Cowes Week 2025. Garmin will once again support the event's official...
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