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Public voting has officially opened for the 6th annual Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards. These much-loved awards shine a spotlight on the businesses that make the Island a unique and unforgettable destination to visit. From cosy places to stay...

Elections are happening on the Isle of Wight tomorrow (Thursday) - but who is standing, where are they happening, and who can vote? A total of 3 Isle of Wight Council seats - Central Rural, Freshwater South and Lake North...

As the  Isle of Wight is set to bask in the warmth of a mini heatwave for the rest of the week, NHS bosses are reminding people that they may need to take action to stay safe in the heat....

John's Club, a vital Isle of Wight charity that has supported people with disabilities for nearly 30 years is now at risk of closure after running out of funds. The charity, based from its community centre in Oakfield, Ryde, delivers...

The Island Stages rally will not take place in 2025, with organisers instead setting their sights on a revised date of February 2026, it has been confirmed. The closed-road motorsport event was expected to return in November this year, following...

Joe Robertson, MP for Isle of Wight East, has raised the issue of funding for the Island’s primary school with Education Ministers in the House of Commons. Speaking during Parliamentary Questions, he said that the national criteria used for funding...

Southern Vectis is offering its support to local charities, schools, sports teams and events organisers. The Isle of Wight bus operator’s community fund is a dedicated resource for backing local causes with funding, marketing help, free travel or the use...

A major planning application for a renewable energy park south of Wootton will come under County Hall’s spotlight this evening (Tuesday). The planning committee will decide whether to approve Sunny Oaks Renewable Energy Park Ltd’s revised proposal for a solar...

It has been announced that £72,000 of funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero will see solar panels installed on the roof of the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service's station at St Mary's Hospital in Newport, saving...

Sabrina Cohen-Hatton has been named as the new Chief Fire Officer to lead Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, becoming the organisation’s first ever female chief. Sabrina, who has previously held senior fire service roles with London...