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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...

Aspire Ryde has announced that it is closing its 4 pop-up pantries across the Isle of Wight due to several factors including funding issues, limited stock and low attendance in certain areas. The pop-up pantries set to close are those...

Church Street Dental in Ventnor is helping patients restore their confidence by offering long-lasting solutions for gaps in their smile - from affordable dentures to state-of-the-art dental implants. Many people feel self-conscious about missing teeth. Whether it’s avoiding smiling in...

The Isle of Wight Gin Company has announced that 4 of its handcrafted small-batch spirits have received medals at the internationally respected 2025 London Spirits Competition, an event that celebrates spirits with exceptional taste, design, and drinkability. All 4 Spirits...

The Isle of Wight is seeing increased demand from schools looking for a cost-effective way to complement their curriculum and support practical learning outside of the classroom - but more accommodation providers are needed. As a result of this increasing...