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Local groups, clubs and community enterprises on the Isle of Wight are being invited to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to help launch new activities aimed at supporting families, babies, children and carers. The funding is part of ...

A Grand Centenary Charity Quiz is set to take place at the Riverside Centre in Newport next Friday (14th November), organised by Rotary on the Wight in celebration of 100 years of service. The event will be held in the ...

The Environment Agency has issued another flood alert for the Isle of Wight coast, with parts of East Cowes and Cowes expected to experience flooding later today (Wednesday) and into tomorrow. As was the case yesterday (Tuesday), it’s said that ...

Persistent rain couldn’t stop play at Westridge as golfers battled through tough conditions for the November Vase on Sunday 2nd November. Thanks to the exceptional efforts of the greenkeeping team – with Darcy on shift ensuring the course remained playable ...

A boat painted with the striking words 'Stop Genocide' down the side, which went aground at Fishbourne yesterday (Tuesday), led to a call out for Coastguards. It was shortly before 18:00 that HM Coastguard received reports of a vessel aground ...

The data indicate that in 2024, there were 29,537 killed or seriously injured casualties, a figure largely consistent with 2023. By contrast, the total number of casualties across all severities fell to 128,375, marking a 3% year-on-year reduction, which translates ...

Police cordoned off several streets in Shanklin during the early hours of this morning (Wednesday) amid fears an individual had been seriously assaulted. An extensive crime scene was established on Regent Street, Carlton Road and Atherley Road at just before ...

Age UK Isle of Wight is inviting individuals from all walks of life to apply for new Trustee roles as the local charity looks to strengthen its board and continue delivering vital services to older residents across the Isle of ...

The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has rushed to the West Wight this morning (Wednesday) in response to an ongoing medical emergency. Having left its Henstridge Airfield base at around 09:50, the air ambulance made its way across the Solent ...

A new era is dawning for Visit Isle of Wight as a fresh Board of Directors, made up of leading figures from across the local tourism industry, has been elected following long-overdue elections. The move marks a significant turning point ...