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Isle of Wight residents are being encouraged to take the first step towards a healthier, smokefree life this No Smoking Day - 12th March. The Director of Public Health for the Isle of Wight is highlighting new research that on...

With 100 days to go until the gates open, a wave of new acts have been added to the line up for the 2025 Isle of Wight Festival - including Razorlight, Yard Act, English Teacher, Midge Ure and the UK’s...

Isle of Wight Pride have announced that they are making some changes to their 2025 event following a significant drop in income - as much as 70%. Since its inception in 2017, Isle of Wight Pride has staged an annual...

The Isle of Wight Council is poised to put forward exceptional circumstances to remain 'as is', amid plans for local government reorganisation. The move aims to preserve the Council's current structure, reflecting the Island's unique geography and identity. Next week...

Following a sustained campaign over the last 3 years, the Harbour Farm Nature Group says there appears to be a way forward following a recent and long-awaited meeting with local authorities. Campaigners have now met with the Environment Agency, RSPB...

. Monday 3rd March – Friday 7th March 2024 • Jordan Jude, 28, of Parkways in Sandown was fined £200 and ordered to pay £60 costs for failing to comply with the requirements of a community order. • Andrew Downard,...

A Shanklin summerhouse dating from the 17th century will be transformed into a home, despite concerns from residents and the Town Council. County Hall planners have given conditional approval to Mr and Mrs Hook’s planning and listed building consent applications...

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary in Wroxall has taken in a dozen donkeys and employed a new general manager. The 12 new donkeys - named Amberley and Buster, Paddy and Murphy, Lavender and Evie and Gabby, Lenny, Desmond, Treacle,...

Naturezones Wildlife Education Trust and Osborne House are taking part in the National Lottery Open Week. Hundreds of National Lottery-funded venues across the UK will be offering free entry, discounts and special offers throughout National Lottery Open Week to say...

Over 300 people attended the Isle of Wight Council’s Careers, Jobs & Apprenticeship event last month at 1Leisure Medina, organised by the Isle of Wight Council’s Island Futures team. A total of 37 exhibitors were present, showcasing opportunities available both...