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Rural Island businesses are being invited to apply to the Isle of Wight Rural SME Fund. Launched in April 2024, its primary purpose is to support the Isle of Wight's rural economy. It replaces the previous scheme run by Natural ...

According to recent reports, Arsenal are considering making an offer for current Crystal Palace centre-back, Marc Guehi. With the defender’s performances for Crystal Palace and England having caught the eye, they see him as a solid option to improve their ...

Shanklin United Reformed Church has partnered with Hampshire Swifts to help create a new nesting site for these wonderful birds that urgently need new homes. Robin Harley - who works as a Conservation Officer for Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch Council ...

An event has been held to commemorate those affected by and caring for people with dementia. A local group that was set up last year to offer support to people who care for families living with dementia has grown in ...

Police are appealing for anyone with information following an incident in which a 30-year-old man was assaulted by a stranger inside an address in Shanklin over the weekend. Officers were called at 22:41 on Saturday (27th April) by the Isle ...

Brownies, Guides and Rangers plus Girlguiding leaders from across the Island took over Newport's JR Zone for an evening of games and fun recently. 150 girls attended enjoying the chance to try out the various attractions on offer including slides, ...

Ewan Cook, Nick Earley and Nadia Lele of the Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Race Team travelled to Folly Farm in Basingstoke to compete in round 2 of the Southern XC MTB Series on Sunday (28th April). Nick faced attritional conditions in ...

It’s May and we are – hopefully – on the brink of Summer, so why not celebrate with a trip to the theatre...? Here’s what’s on offer in Island theatres in May: Deathtrap at Apollo Theatre Newport - POSTPONED DUE ...

Since 1826, Cowes Week has continued to contribute to the Isle of Wight's captivating cultural scene. It ranks among the longest-running regular regattas worldwide and treats visitors to about 40 daily sailing races. As Europe's largest sailing regatta, Cowes Week ...

Waterside Community Trust has secured £254,000 in Government funding to fully refurbish the changing rooms at the Centre, as well as replace the roof above the changing facilities.  The project is due to start early in January 2025 and be ...