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For over a decade The Sweetcorn Fayre at Arreton Barns has been a staple event in many Islander’s and holidaymakers' event calendars. However, the team behind this popular event have regretfully decided to call it a day. With the past...

Controversial work on Ryde Transport Interchange to provide better travel connectivity, as well as a improved public space, is due to begin next month. The project is primarily funded by a government grant from the Transforming Cities Fund with £10million awarded...

Pubs across the Isle of Wight will be allowed to stay open until 01:00 in the morning as part of the extended Bank Holiday celebrations to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The Government has confirmed that the licencing extension will...

Islanders can expect a sunny and pleasantly warm week with blue skies all around - but there are some early signs of very cold weather heading our way in April. Local forecasters IW Met Service - the official weather forecasters...

Are you a food business? Are you up to date with allergy awareness laws around food management? The Isle of Wight Council is offering free online allergy awareness training for Island food businesses. The training is aimed at those who...

More than 750 complaints about the misuse of e-Scooters have been lodged since the introduction of the eco-friendly vehicles on the Isle of Wight. In November 2020, Beryl brought over the first e-Scooters as part of a 12-month partnership with...

Cowes Enterprise College has been awarded the prestigious Maritime UK Award for Future Skills in recognition of the school's work embedding maritime learning into the curriculum. The school, which is part of Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT), beat stiff competition from...

Rising costs are having a huge impact on small businesses on the Isle of Wight, according to the Federation for Small Businesses (FSB). On top of rising energy costs and surging prices, Island businesses are now facing the end of...

A new Community Prehabilitation Service is supporting patients awaiting surgery, to take the steps needed to improve both their physical and mental health in preparation for their surgical procedure. This recently launched service, delivered by the Isle of Wight NHS...

Plans to add to the offering at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway have been unveiled — this time in Wootton. At the western end of the Havenstreet line, the Wootton station currently has a platform, waiting room, office, toilet...