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A donation from Councillor Chris Jarman will help fund vital defibrillator training for volunteers in Totland and Freshwater, continuing a family legacy of support for life-saving services on the Isle of Wight. Councillor Jarman has confirmed that the contribution, made ...

Newport Minster’s funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund comes to a close at the end of this month (31st March) leaving a lasting legacy for the church.

The East Wight Jobs, Training and Careers Fair will bring together local employers and education providers to help Islanders find job opportunities, training routes and possible new career paths...

Work to improve the much‑used shared path along the old railway line between Wootton and Binfield is continuing, with the Isle of Wight Council confirming that the next phase of resurfacing will begin after the Easter weekend.

The Isle of Wight Council’s Island Transport Plan (ITP) is now moving into its 15-year implementation phase following approval by councillors last month.

The new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) has already been targeted by vandals...

More than £1.2million in funding has been allocated to the Isle of Wight to expand specialist education provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), in what is described as the largest single high-needs capital allocation to date.

Residents across the Isle of Wight are being reminded of key deadlines ahead of the Isle of Wight Council elections set to take place on Thursday 7th May 2026.

On the Isle of Wight, effective jobsite safety depends on equipping professionals with reliable construction gear that offers proper protection and comfort. Safety trainers, known for their protective soles and slip-resistant shoes, are increasingly recognised for enhancing workplace safety across ...

For years, hair transplants were easy to dismiss. They were often framed as vanity procedures for men unwilling to age gracefully or accept ageing as part of life. While in some cases that interpretation still lingers, it no longer fully ...