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Local ultra-runner Charlotte Fisher has secured 3rd place at the gruelling ultra-trail Snowdonia (UTS) 100-mile race. Her podium place has earned Charlotte elite athlete entry to the prestigious Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) - often referred to as the hardest 100 ...

Time is running out for local charities, schools, sports teams and event organisers to apply for Southern Vectis’ popular Community Fund.  The local bus operator’s good-causes initiative is a dedicated resource for backing local groups with funding, marketing help, free ...

The following theatre review has been written by Philip Fryer The brave decision by Gwen Stevens to direct the first-ever performance of Radical Change was an excellent one. An ambitious theme is presented in an economic package of three main ...

Community-minded Islander Jamie Hindson has continued his 2025 monthly donation pledge by gifting £100 to The Holt on Pyle Street, Newport - a service supporting children and young adults with additional needs. 34-year-old Jamie has committed to donating £100 each ...

A critical decision on the development of Isle of Wight planning policy, relating to the planned number of new homes, will be made at County Hall this evening (Wednesday). In an Extraordinary Meeting of Full Council, councillors will decide whether ...

East Cowes Vics celebrated promotion to the Wessex Premier League at their awards evening on Saturday (24th May). The 2024/25 was the first season in the club's history they have achieved promotion to the Premier division. Vics had the best ...

A Cowes shipyard has launched a UK first with the construction of an eco-friendly sightseeing jetboat, which is now operating on the River Thames. Built by Diverse Marine and designed by Chartwell Marine, the 16-metre Rocket Rebel is the UK’s ...

With new rules on automatic fire alarms set to come into force this Summer, local fire protection specialist Lifeline Alarms & Security Services has backed the decision and is urging businesses to review their emergency plans. From 1st August, fire ...

Since opening its doors 6 months ago, staff working in the new Outpatient and Community Diagnostic Centre at St Mary’s Hospital have delivered almost 55,000 appointments and tests to support improved diagnostic care for Islanders - that's 420 patients a ...

A pair of ‘traditional style’ semi-detached houses could be built on a piece of land on Ventnor Esplanade, which has sat empty for decades. Mark Lilly has submitted a planning application for a new residential scheme at the La Veness ...