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What will Newport Harbour look like in 10 years’ time; a vibrant, energetic area, sympathetic to its heritage and ecology? If you have ideas, then now is the time to share them. Islanders are being invited to join the Isle...

A mini-crackdown by mainland cops has resulted in 7 cars being taken off the Island's roads this week. An unmarked BMW Police car was brought over to the Island yesterday (Wednesday) as part of a pre-planned operation to target vehicles that...

Wightlink has this week launched a major promotion to attract cycling visitors to the Island. The 'Make Tracks on the Isle of Wight' campaign will encourage visitors of all ages to make use of the Island’s cycling amenities whether on...

The Isle of Wight has been announced as a finalist in this year’s annual Family Traveller Awards in the 'Best UK region for Families' category. The public will have until 20th October 2017 to vote for the Island and every...

2 Island charities are looking for volunteers to climb Mount Kenya, without having to leave the Isle of Wight! The quirky climb is part of a fundraising campaign being organised by Uzima in our Hands, a local charity which supports...

Recent data released by HolidayLettings.co.uk, a TripAdvisor company, shows Sandown is among the UK’s 10 most affordable destinations for holiday homes over the upcoming October half term break. Rates for a 2-bedroom rental in Sandown average £372 for a week-long...

A project to help migrating eels navigate a newly upgraded watercourse has been recognised at a prestigious industry awards ceremony. The so-called ‘Eelevator’ created at Holbrooke’s Stream at Bouldnor in a project involving Island Roads, the Environment Agency, environmental consultancy...

Island MP Bob Seely is urging local A-level students to take part in the Political Studies Association’s Schools’ Video Competition. This year’s event is looking for young people to explore the question: “Fake News: Is this the end of facts?”....

15-year-old Callum Rundle-Kearns has come second in the national Jamie Oliver Home Cooking Skills Competition 2017. Callum, a Year 10 student at the Island Learning Centre in Newport, won second place in the individual category of the competition and won...

Ryde Arena Community Action Group, who have been fighting to restore the Island's only ice rink for almost 12 months, are said to be delighted and overwhelmed with the result of last Wednesday’s Full Council Motion proposed by Councillor Wayne Whittle. The Motion proposed the denial of access to AEW, or any successor...