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Organisers of the Isle of Wight’s Festival of Heroes have thanked Red Funnel and Enable Law for their support after raising more than £12,000 for Daisy Chains, a charity supporting children with long-term health conditions. Over 3,000 people attended the ...

Residents at Old Charlton House in Cowes have raised over £100 for charity by hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning, with family, friends and staff all coming together to support the event. The popular annual fundraiser saw residents joined by loved ...

The popular Appley Day community event is set to return this Sunday (5th October), inviting locals to celebrate the green space of Appley Park in Ryde between 11:00 to 15:00. Organised by Friends of Appley and supported by Ryde Town ...

The Isle of Wight Library Service’s year-long celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday continues this November with a delightful event that promises to whisk attendees back to the elegance of the Regency era. On Sunday 23rd November, Lord Louis Library ...

Cassidy Ley, the Isle of Wight teenager who captured hearts with her strength, intelligence and radiant smile throughout her battle with agonising medical conditions, has sadly died. She passed away peacefully at Jack’s Place hospice surrounded by love, according to ...

The Wight Dolphins Sub Aqua Club are calling on volunteers from across the Isle of Wight to join them for the first-ever 'Big Wight Beach Clean' - an event they hope will become a yearly fixture in the local calendar. ...

After 22 years as volunteer press officer, first for the independent lifeboat in Cowes and then the RNLI station once it was established, George Chastney stepped down with honours last week. George joined Cowes’ independent lifeboat, Cowes Rescue, in 2003, ...

The removal of an ATM from the village of Shalfleet, described as a vital resource for its community, has been denounced by a parish councillor. Shalfleet Parish Council’s Cllr Jonathan Hill said the “sudden withdrawal” of the cash machine by ...

With the Labour government now 14 months into office, the Isle of Wight Labour Party has taken the opportunity to reflect on how national changes have affected the local community. An Isle of Wight Labour Party spokesperson has said: "It’s ...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (3rd October 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 458 £100.00 17281 £100.00 2053 £100.00 16193 £100.00 12200 £100.00 17653 £100.00 10352 £100.00 10764 £100.00 17820 £100.00 14757 £100.00 3565