‘DOWNED PLANE’ FEARS SPARK COASTGUARD SEARCH OFF ISLE OF WIGHT
19th October 2026
END OF AN ERA AS THE GRIFFIN ANNOUNCES CLOSURE AND MANAGEMENT SHAKE-UP
21st October 2026
To support landlords and tenants across the Isle of Wight during one of the biggest changes in rental legislation in years, Red Squirrel Property Shop is hosting a dedicated Renters Reform Information Evening in January.
Read moreDetailsOne of the Island’s most well-known Diesel locomotives from the post-steam era has returned to the Isle of Wight after 27 years away.
Read moreDetailsA once-popular seafront bar in a poor state of repair can now be transformed into a 4-bedroom house, the Council has decided, but concerns have been raised.
Read moreDetailsThe decision to lift the Two-Child Benefit Cap in the Budget has been hailed as a welcome start to tackling poverty on the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsSouthern Vectis is calling on Isle of Wight women to consider a new career as a bus driver.
Read moreDetailsAspire Creative Hub is excited to announce the launch of Build a Band. A weekly music project in Shanklin designed for young people who want to learn how to form, rehearse, and perform in a real band.
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight’s ever-popular Christmas lights map and competition, Light up the Wight, is back for 2025!
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight care home under special measures has made progress but inspectors still say it ‘requires improvement’.
Read moreDetailsRoads Policing officers will once again be focusing on targeting drink and drug drivers this December, as part of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary's annual campaign to make sure the roads are safe throughout the festive season.
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight man headbutted and elbowed Police Officers whilst receiving treatment at St Mary's Hospital, a court has heard.
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