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The world-famous RAF Red Arrows will be making several appearances in the skies above the Isle of Wight this week as they transit between Bournemouth and Eastbourne, giving residents and visitors multiple chances to see the iconic red jets. On...

A 9-point plan has been set out by Ventnor Town Council in response to County Hall’s announcement of on-site works to reopen Belgrave Road. Ventnor Town Council (VTC) has said it is ‘encouraged’ by the Isle of Wight Council’s commitment...

Nettlestone and Seaview Parish Council has slammed the ‘premature’ demolition of a house as undermining the planning process. The Parish Council has criticised Mark Pacy’s ‘misleading’ application to replace his home, Tamarisk, on Seaview’s Seagrove Manor Road, with a new...

Heron's Ryde Restaurant closed its doors for the final time over the weekend, marking the end of a 5-year journey. The restaurant, founded by Chef Alex Kimber, has been a well-known dining spot in Ryde in recent years and formed...

Sandown seafront was alive with colour, music and laughter yesterday (Sunday) as crowds gathered for the annual Sandown Regatta. Visitors enjoyed a packed programme of entertainment, from live music and market stalls to children’s activities and the much-loved hat parade....

Newport Fire Station will be opening its doors to the public for an Open Day on Saturday 23rd August, between 12:00 and 16:00, offering a range of activities for all ages while raising money for charity. Families attending the event...

A commercial boat store at Bembridge Harbour - the former Hoverwork building - will be expanded to increase its capacity, despite concerns flagged by the National Trust. County Hall has accepted OCT Properties’ application for an extension of the Bembridge...

How Big Mead Pond looked on Sunday evening A total of 120,000 litres of water is being pumped into Big Mead Pond in Shanklin this morning (Monday) in what is being hailed as a major victory for the local community,...

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust has announced the appointment of 2 new trustees - Ros Parker and Vicki Sitch - as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people across the Isle...

Shanklin’s streets sparkled with light, music and colour on Saturday night (9th August) as the town’s illuminated carnival procession brought the week’s celebrations to a glowing finale. The event followed Wednesday’s grand main procession and saw participants return with spectacular...