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IW Creative Network - in partnership with Go For Growth - has announced its upcoming event 'Future-Proof Your Creativity', which aims to combine artistry and technology to realise true worth and shape the future of your creative business.  This one-day ...

Maureen Sullivan previews theatre events on the Isle of Wight in March… Shoreline Productions present the play version of ‘The Wind in the Willows’ at Shanklin Theatre from 6th to 8th March, including a Saturday matinee performance. Join them as ...

A councillor has lodged a motion seeking ‘categorical assurance’ from the government that the Isle of Wight Council remains a ‘stand-alone’ authority. Councillor Michael Lilley’s proposal follows controversial Whitehall devolution plans, which were unveiled in December and are currently under ...

The Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats are pushing for a budget amendment to prioritise replenishing a fund the group says ‘can help reduce Island poverty’. Ahead of a vote on the Alliance administration’s proposed 2025/26 budget, the opposition group has ...

Police are appealing for the public's help in locating missing 56-year-old Sarah Watson from Ventnor, who has not been seen since Monday. Sarah was reported missing to Police yesterday (Tuesday), however, she has not been seen since 10:30 on Monday ...

Sea View Yacht Club has been named the winner of the RYA (Royal Yacht Association) 2025 'Together on Water' award. This award is to recognise affiliate clubs who are actively working towards a connected, inspired, and inclusive boating community. The ...

Louis Sheasby recently travelled to Boston in Lincolnshire to compete in the second round of the British Rowing U19 trials. The Isle of Wight rower formerly competed for Shanklin & Sandown Rowing Club and is now at Hartpury University and ...

The search for a person who is feared to have gone over the edge of Culver Cliff has entered a second day, with Police and HM Coastguard continuing their efforts to locate the individual. It was at around 13:30 yesterday ...

Children at Barton Primary School will soon benefit from free, daily breakfast clubs as the Labour Government confirms the first 750 schools to offer the scheme, putting up to £450 a year back in local parents’ pockets. From as soon ...

A crucial County Hall meeting will take place tonight (Wednesday) where Isle of Wight councillors will vote on the 2025/26 budget and a 4.99% council tax hike. Full Council is due to decide on proposals including £1.5million in savings, an ...