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A 24-hour car valeting challenge has raised an impressive £5,150 to help Mindset Bros continue raising awareness for men’s mental health across the Isle of Wight. Mindset Bros CIC hosted the event at The Yarbridge Inn, Brading from 16:00 yesterday ...

Students from Theatretrain Isle of Wight recently took to the stage at the world-famous Royal Albert Hall, performing in a national production titled 'We're Gonna Change the World' - a powerful show exploring the changes young people want to see ...

There is disruption for those crossing the Solent with both Wightlink and Red Funnel this evening (Saturday) with several cancellations due to staffing issues and mechanical breakdowns. Earlier on in the day Wightlink pulled the 12:40 and 14:40 sailings from ...

Nettlestone & Seaview Parish Council is backing local residents in expressing concern and disappointment over the way the Isle of Wight Council has handled the planning process for a green field space in the parish - known locally as the ...

The Isle of Wight has missed out on getting any funding from a £5 billion investment package given to communities across the country. Earlier this week (25th September) Whitehall announced the Pride in Place Programme, providing £2 million in regeneration ...

Vectis Radio is celebrating a landmark achievement after being shortlisted in 4 categories at the 2025 Community Radio Awards - the most nominations the Isle of Wight station has ever received. Now in its 10th year, the Community Radio Awards ...

After hosting its final events this week, FuBar is set to close its doors with a special auction on Wednesday (1st October), giving customers the chance to take home a piece of the quirky venue. Doors will open at 17:00, ...

The Isle of Wight’s deep-rooted maritime heritage was celebrated this week as the chairman of the Isle of Wight Council attended the latest board meeting of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), held in East Cowes. In a gesture that ...

More than 100 past and present bus and coach staff gathered at the Isle of Wight Bus Museum in Ryde on Sunday (21st September) to share stories and memories from their time 'on the buses'. The majority of attendees represented ...

Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson has called on local council leaders to support him in renaming the proposed Combined Mayoral Authority to properly reflect the Isle of Wight’s inclusion. The Government’s current devolution proposal refers to the new ...