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Teams and individuals are being invited to take part in a celebration of rural tradition at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway at Havenstreet when it hosts the Autumn Isle of Wight Hedgelaying competition on 8th November. Organised by the ...

Adverse weather on the Solent this morning (Saturday), has forced the suspension of Hovertravel services between Ryde and Southsea.  Gusty winds of more than 50mph have exceeded operational limits for the cross-Solent operator and, as a result, service is temporarily ...

From national gymnastics competitions and regional regattas to agricultural shows and downhill racing, 2025 has been a standout year for dozens of Isle of Wight community groups supported by Wightlink in the Community - with applications now open for those ...

4 Island teams will be competing in the Hampshire Trophy this afternoon (Saturday) while a further 2 take part in the Hampshire Vase. Northwood St Johns, Oakfield, Shanklin and W&B have all been given home ties in the Vase. Northwood ...

"We will be contesting all seats with the aim of taking control of County Hall next May" - those are the words of newly-elected Reform UK Councillor Bill Nigh following his victory in last night's (Thursday) Lake North by-election. Nigh, ...

The owners of Ventnor Winter Gardens have formally notified the Isle of Wight Council of their intention to sell the iconic building - triggering a 6-week period for the community to step forward with a bid under Asset of Community ...

St Nicholas Chapel at Carisbrooke Castle was reconsecrated as a memorial to King Charles I on 3rd October 1905. The ceremony was led by the Bishop of Winchester and attended by Princess Beatrice, youngest daughter of Queen Victoria and then ...

Mary and Chris Leslie have now officially stepped away from Busy Bee Garden Centre after some 38 years, bringing their time at the helm of the much-loved Isle of Wight business to a close. The founders, who started Busy Bee ...

Bembridge RNLI has launched both of its lifeboats to assist 1 man and his dog who are onboard a trawler that has gone aground off St Helens this afternoon (Friday). It was at around 13:30 that Solent Coastguard was alerted ...

Insults and accusations of bullying and threats have been thrown around the Isle of Wight Council’s chamber by councillors in full view of the public. Tensions between 3 councillors reached boiling point over the last few days, with one calling ...