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Isle of Wight Youth Trust has picked up the award for its fantastic work supporting Islanders' emotional and mental wellbeing. There are over 25,000 children and young people aged Under 19 living on the Isle of Wight. Parts of the ...

With 100 days to go until the gates open, a wave of new acts have been added to the line up for the 2025 Isle of Wight Festival - including Razorlight, Yard Act, English Teacher, Midge Ure and the UK’s ...

Isle of Wight Pride have announced that they are making some changes to their 2025 event following a significant drop in income - as much as 70%. Since its inception in 2017, Isle of Wight Pride has staged an annual ...

Cowes Sports were narrowly beaten by 3rd-placed Fareham Town at the Zilch Waste Stadium yesterday evening (Tuesday). The Yachtsmen made 2 changes to the starting line-up for the visit of Fareham with John McKie and Jordan Cook replacing Connor Kelly ...

The Isle of Wight Council is poised to put forward exceptional circumstances to remain 'as is', amid plans for local government reorganisation. The move aims to preserve the Council's current structure, reflecting the Island's unique geography and identity. Next week ...

Following a sustained campaign over the last 3 years, the Harbour Farm Nature Group says there appears to be a way forward following a recent and long-awaited meeting with local authorities. Campaigners have now met with the Environment Agency, RSPB ...

Arcades have been a big part of seaside towns in the UK, bringing fun and creating memories. Places like Sandown Pier and Summer Arcade attract both locals and tourists with their bright lights and fun games.  But many players wonder, ...

A proprietary trading firm (prop firm) provides traders with capital in exchange for a share of the profits. This allows traders to trade with more funds than they personally own. Prop firms set rules on risk, profit targets, and withdrawals. ...

. Monday 3rd March – Friday 7th March 2024 • Jordan Jude, 28, of Parkways in Sandown was fined £200 and ordered to pay £60 costs for failing to comply with the requirements of a community order. • Andrew Downard, ...

Christian Baxter - who has been diagnosed with Grade 3 brain cancer - is to run a marathon in Southampton next month to raise funds for The Wight Brainy Bunch. His JustGiving page has raised over £1,250 for the charity ...