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The Isle of Wight’s college of music, Platform One, and its newly established film agency, FilmWight, are thrilled to offer an opportunity for young IW film-makers aged 16 - 25. FilmWight is offering 4 bursaries for aspiring movie-makers. This will...

A new website that houses a directory of free and low cost positive activities for young people to do in their free time has been launched by the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Youth Commission. The website, named One Eighty, has...

A sea-view cottage and a small plot of land on the Island, which were among 112 lots listed across southern England by regional land property auctioneers Clive Emson, have sold through auction. The 2-bedroom cottage, with sea views across the...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is pleased to announce it has awarded £193,456 grant funding towards community projects supporting people with their mental health on the Island. This was made possible after a significant donation in February 2020, by...

Customers across the Isle of Wight have been left shocked and saddened by the sudden news that Four Winds Dairy has ceased trading with immediate effect - with no explanation given. The business has been delivering milk and other household essentials to...

The campaign group ‘Save Westridge Farm’ is considering a judicial review after the controversial decision was made earlier in the week to build on the green fields. On Tuesday, the Isle of Wight Council’s planning committee gave the green light...

Floating Bridge staff will wear body cameras in an attempt to deter members of the public from abusing them. Staff on the troubled Cowes to East Cowes crossing will join other council officers, including the civil enforcement team, in wearing...

With a mix of weather comes a mix of shots - with this week's Readers' Gallery featuring everything from plants and flowers to stunning landscapes. Photo credit Lisa Valerie Charman View ~ Photo credit Lisa Valerie Charman Ventnor beach 5...

More than 105,000 people have had their first Covid vaccination on the Isle of Wight - with efforts are now concentrating on getting more young adults to take up the jabs. Director of public health for the Island, Simon Bryant,...

Councillors from the Isle of Wight Council's Alliance Group have laid out the 'problem with planning' on the Island, whilst encouraging locals to participate in a consultation on the next Island Plan. The group recognises that some Islanders are unhappy...