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Islanders are being reminded that their library card now offers even more value, thanks to recent updates to the Isle of Wight Library Service’s digital offerings. The popular BorrowBox app, already well-used for borrowing eBooks and eAudiobooks, has now expanded...

Islanders are being invited to turn the Isle of Wight yellow in support of Mountbatten’s expert end-of-life care services. Go Yellow 2025 will take place on Friday 10th October, with Mountbatten Isle of Wight encouraging everyone to wear, eat, sell...

A new electric vehicle (EV) charging zone will be installed next to a Morrisons supermarket on the Isle of Wight, leading to the loss of 7 parking spaces. Planners have granted consent to Motor Fuel Group’s application for eight charging...

Previously closure-threatened Wroxall Primary School has been awarded 5 ‘good’ grades by Ofsted after navigating a “challenging year”. In a significant turnaround from its last ‘requires improvement’ inspection in 2022, Wroxall Primary School is now rated good across its quality...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (12th September 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 14532 £100.00 14355 £100.00 8745 £100.00 5538 £100.00 15224 £100.00 18308 £100.00 14622 £100.00 16166 £100.00 18293 £100.00 8239 £100.00 7078

Concerns over further rockfalls have led to the temporary closure of Bonchurch Shute after a sizeable boulder fell from the rock face earlier this week. The mass of rock, mud and vegetation has loomed precariously over the road for many...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications...

Consent from the parent/guardian of this student has been obtained prior to the publication of the letter. Letter - Tuesday 9th September 2025 "You have probably had various emails informing you of Cowes Enterprise College’s switch in rules which has...

The Price Is Wight is marking its 14th anniversary with special offers and a thank-you to the community that has supported it since 2011. Since launching in 2011, The Price Is Wight has become a staple for residents and visitors...

Two young fox cubs that were rescued on the Isle of Wight earlier this year have been released back into the wild after 3 months of rehabilitation and care. Rupert was first rescued by Friends of the Animals (FOTA) at...