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The Isle of Wight Council is to undertake 2 studies to understand the future coastal erosion and coastal flood defence needs of Sandown Bay and Ventnor. The first phase of the studies is comprising information-gathering in relation to the physical...

The Telegraph have ranked the Isle of Wight as one of the top 20 Islands in the world to explore on foot, just 1 of 3 locations in the UK. The Tennyson Trail from Carisbrooke Castle to The Needles is...

A new awards scheme to celebrate and appreciate the many talented professionals working in the Island’s schools is being proposed by the Isle of Wight Council. The awards would recognise the dedication and professionalism of teachers, headteachers, teaching assistants, caretakers,...

The Isle of Wight Council has awarded 12 Local organisations with funds to run youth services during 2017-18. The Council sought applications from voluntary and community organisations who could provide a range of exciting, innovative opportunities for young people aged...

A charity car wash held by firefighters at Tesco in Ryde raised over £1,200 today (Saturday). Firefighters from Ryde Fire Station took over part of the supermarket's car park between 11:00-15:00 in order to raise money for The Firefighter's Charity, Ronald...

The Wight AID Foundation has granted £5,800 to local charities in their fourth round of grant applications.  Wight AID raises funds from businesses operating on the Island, and distributes it to a range of charities and good causes on the...

The Isle of Wight Council have launched a competition to name the brand new floating bridge, which is due to arrive in Cowes within weeks. ‘Floating Bridge Number 6’ is the registered name of the vessel, but the Council are...

The Earl Mountbatten Hospice has been judged to be ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) - the highest possible rating given by the independent regulator. The news puts the Island's hospice alongside a small group of other hospices across the...

With local elections taking place in just over a month, voters on the Isle of Wight are being urged to make sure they are registered to vote and are able to take part on polling day, Thursday 4th May. The...

At least 9 beach huts have been broken into and damaged at Puckpool near Ryde. Locks have been tampered with, doors smashed and felting ripped off the roofs with the contents of the huts sprawled across the surrounding grassed area. It...