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Ryde Town Council has announced a new project aimed at providing a serene escape where residents can connect with nature, grow vegetables and unwind. The initiative involves cultivating a green space off Riboleau Street within the town to create a ...

Following the successful delivery of the Go for Growth programme in 2023, Digital Islands is now set to run an exciting new business support programme in 2024. The main difference for 2024 is that the programme will be run in ...

The first Isle of Wight Gold Cup Quarter Final is set to take place at Beatrice Avenue this evening (Thursday) as Wessex Division 1 Newport take on Island League side Vectis FC. Newport are the Isle of Wight's most successful ...

Fewer people with mental health issues and dementia are being sent off the Isle of Wight, after changes at St Mary’s Hospital. The specialist Shackleton ward closed 5 years ago over care and staffing concerns. Since then, Island patients with ...

2 muddy and cold teenage boys were rescued from the shore between Thorness and Gurnard last night (Wednesday) in almost exactly the same location that 2 other teens were rescued from on Sunday. Shortly after 20:00, Solent Coastguard was alerted ...

Police investigating a series of arson attacks in East Cowes have released their prime suspect from bail whilst enquiries continue. A 56-year-old man was arrested at Kingslea Park in the town last September as part of a major investigation into ...

The Isle of Wight Council has revealed the proposed school term dates for the 2025/26 academic year, which look set to be rubber-stamped next week. Local families can now start to think about planning their holidays for the latter part ...

The Bay area Town and Parish councils of Sandown, Shanklin and Lake, in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council, are looking for community representatives for the next wave of activities to be delivered within the scope of the Bay ...

Celebrating 25 years in 2024, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival has released the first set of walks that can be enjoyed in this year’s Spring event. The multi-award winning event is back from 11th-19th May 2024, aimed at encouraging ...

Firefighters from Ryde have been mobilised to Southampton as mainland crews battle a major blaze that has engulfed 3 industrial units next to St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton. 1 of 2 Aerial Ladder Platforms based on the Island has been ...