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Summer planting is now in full bloom, turning heads (and flower beds) with a dazzling display of colour and creativity across the Isle of Wight. Thanks to the green-thumbed efforts of John O’Connor’s team, an eye-popping 24,441 bedding plants have...

The Vectis Radio 4Ps Training school Charity has been nominated in the BBC Make A Difference Awards. The award-winning Vectis Radio 4Ps Training School is a registered charity dedicated to supporting young people aged 11 to 19, including those with...

Citizens Advice Isle of Wight (IWCAB) has opened a new community café in Newport today (Wednesday). The café, offering breakfast, brunch, and lunch menus, is an extension of the Eleven coffee house, which opened when the IWCAB moved to its new...

Carisbrooke College has been awarded the prestigious Gold School Games Mark for the 2024/25 academic year, recognising its commitment to sporting excellence and competitive opportunities for young people. The Government-led award scheme, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust, rewards schools...

A new storage building will be built at the renowned Adgestone Vineyard. Planners have granted Mr and Mrs Broughton permission to construct a 14 metres long ‘metal frame structure’ clad in ‘dark green’ at the establishment, off Upper Road near...

A newly elected West Wight councillor has raised serious concerns about the long-defunct cliff warning system along the Military Road, revealing that it hasn’t worked for more than a decade. Councillor Becca Cameron, who represents Freshwater South, has called a...

"I am appalled that the Integrated Care Board has decided to pull money from the Island to support Hampshire" - that’s the reaction from Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson following the news that Mountbatten is to lose over...

PO41 Coffee House has announced plans to open a third location on the Isle of Wight, on Ryde Esplanade. The local coffee brand, already established in Yarmouth and Cowes, first teased the news via social media earlier this week, Though...

An injured fox cub found alone in Seaview has been rescued and is now receiving expert care thanks to swift action by Friends of the Animals (FOTA) and a concerned group of visitors. The cub was spotted on Sunday by...

Longstanding South Wight resident and 2024 General Election candidate, David Groocock, has announced his candidacy for the upcoming Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch by-election. The news comes just a few days after Councillor Rodney Downer - who had served for more...