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Six60, the chart-topping, genre-defying band from New Zealand, is set to electrify audiences at Strings Bar & Venue in Newport on Saturday 14th September. A critical and commercial sensation in their home country of New Zealand, Kiwi five piece Six60...

Did you know that 1 in 4 adults have high blood pressure? The Isle of Wight Council is offering residents the chance to borrow a blood pressure monitor from 1 of 6 local libraries across the Island, free of charge!...

The countdown is on to Go Yellow 2024, for Mountbatten Isle of Wight and they need you to take part, on 11th October. Whatever you wear, eat or do, make it YELLOW and help us raise vital funds for our 24/7 hospice...

To celebrate the Island’s reputation as the home of top-quality produce, Wightlink is showcasing several of its Isle of Wight suppliers at a special event on Ryde Pier this weekend (7th/8th September). Breweries Wight Knuckle and Island Ales, with Shandy...

The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service’s Volunteer Community First Responders team has been shortlisted for The Volunteer Award at the NHS Parliamentary Awards 2024. The NHS Parliamentary Awards were created in 2018 to celebrate and recognise the outstanding contribution of...

Cowes Harbour Commission has announced plans for a new marina for East Cowes, which could generate £23million for the town over the next 20 years. As part of its ‘fit for the future’ strategic vision, CHC is currently in the...

A section of Newport’s busy South Street is to be upgraded by Island Roads later this month. The work – scheduled to begin on 16th September and last 8 days - will see improvements made to South Street between its...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (6th September 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 11800 £100.00 6798 £100.00 5936 £100.00 6458 £100.00 18101 £100.00 8282 £100.00 12641 £100.00 14490 £100.00 3385 £100.00 13432 £100.00 3919

The discreditable conduct of Isle of Wight police officer PC Ben Magee, which led to the arrest of an innocent man, has 'damaged public trust', Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has said. Despite being blasted by the force, PC...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on...