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Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley has used a House of Commons debate to highlight concerns about elderly Island residents with dementia being discharged to care homes on the mainland because of a lack of specialist provision locally.

Visit Isle of Wight, alongside the Isle of Wight Council, has been awarded the Confederation of Passenger Transport’s (CPT) prestigious Coach Friendly accreditation, recognising the Isle of Wight’s commitment to welcoming coach visitors and providing high-quality facilities for group travel.

Children from the West Wight have been given the opportunity to experience sailing and powerboating thanks to funding provided by Freshwater Parish Council to support UKSA's Test the Water programme.

The Vectis Astronomical Society will welcome award-winning astrophotographer and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, Jeremy Phillips FRAS, for its latest monthly talk later this month.

Operation Geranium has returned for its 6th season, with hundreds of flowering plants once again being delivered to older and vulnerable residents across the Isle of Wight to help combat loneliness and isolation.

The NHS Nightingales and the Gurnard Community Choir are joining forces for a vibrant musical celebration, with the evening promising a journey through pop history. 

Island residents looking for an alternative to this weekend's festival crowds are being encouraged to make the most of Hovertravel's late Sunday evening crossings, with seats still available on the 23:00 and 23:30 departures from Southsea to Ryde.

The 76-year-old man is accused of making almost 145,000 indecent images of children and possessing extreme bestiality material.

Ryan produced a series of impressive performances to reach the final of the event.

From a £695,000 apartment block in Ryde to a structurally damaged bungalow in Luccombe that sparked a 63-bid battle, a host of Isle of Wight properties proved popular in the latest Clive Emson auction.