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2 books have been published by Ordnance Survey with the needs of Isle of Wight ramblers in mind. Short Walks Made Easy Isle of Wight is a book specifically written for those with little walking experience, the less able, or...

An Isle of Wight campaign group’s 'historic' challenge against a County Hall planning decision will be heard in the second highest court in the land over the next few days. Greenfields (IOW) Ltd’s bid to stop 473 homes being built...

Creative Island has announced the successful securing of £704,000 in funding, including £440,000 from Arts Council England, to deliver a year-long programme of cultural activity across the Isle of Wight. The project will celebrate the Island as a forward-looking and...

Godshill's Olive Garden tea rooms will be converted into a 3-bedroom house, with a smaller replacement tea room built alongside. County Hall has given Daniel Palmer consent to turn The Olive Garden cafe and tea rooms on the High Street...

Islanders are being reminded to use the right NHS services during the Easter holidays to ensure emergency departments remain available for those in urgent need. With NHS services expected to be busy over the bank holiday period, NHS Hampshire and...

Ryde Town Council has announced a brand new partnership with Department in order to provide much-needed public toilet facilities in the heart of the town. Department have offered to open their toilets to the public and Ryde Town Council will...

A 58-year-old woman from the Isle of Wight, who nearly flipped her Honda whilst more than 4x the drink drive limit, has been handed a suspended prison sentence.  Amanda Stables, of Brook Road in Chessell, previously admitted drink driving at...

A competition has been launched by Blackgang Chine to find the next rising DJ talent to perform alongside Radio 1’s Charlie Hedges at this year’s Sunset Sessions. The unique clifftop DJ night has cemented itself as a firm favourite on...

Mountbatten has announced that Deputy CEO, Becky McGregor will succeed Nigel Hartley, MBE as CEO of the Mountbatten Group. After a robust external interview process, which was led by Mountbatten’s trustees and which involved staff representatives and volunteers, the group’s...

The owner of Right at Home Isle of Wight has made it to the finals of the prestigious NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards 2025. Vicky Butler has been shortlisted in the Woman Franchisee of the Year category alongside...