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Taken together, the 5 neighbourhoods have 419 out-of-work benefit claimants among an estimated working-age population of 769.

"This was an incredible example of the wonderful community spirit here on the Isle of Wight and something I will talk about for the rest of my life!"

The Island Rivers Partnership has launched a grant programme, hosted by Natural Enterprise and funded by Southern Water, to back collaborative river catchment projects.

Halloween is creeping closer, and local deals platform The Price is Wight has conjured up a frighteningly good selection of deals across the Isle of Wight, with everything from horror films in the woods and ghostly underground adventures to fancy ...

West Wight Sports and Community Centre’s Eco Refill scheme is continuing to grow, helping local people make more environmentally conscious choices while raising valuable funds for the Centre.

Former England international Craig Brown claimed pool gold in Serbia before reaching a darts final playing left-handed following shoulder surgery.

Vectis RFC's Under-13s produced a dominant performance to secure a 9-2 victory over Fawley RFC in the preliminary round of the Hampshire Cup, while the club's Under-11s celebrated 7 wins at the Worthing Festival.

The countdown is on to the 2026 Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards, with more than 51,000 public votes cast across 203 entries and a new generation of Island tourism businesses set to make their mark.

Families looking for affordable ways to keep children entertained during the October half-term break are in for a treat, with Isle of Wight libraries serving up a packed programme of spooky stories, creative crafts and hands-on activities.

Families and community organisations are being invited to explore the newly refurbished Cowes Family Centre when it opens its doors for a special event next week.