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The Isle of Wight Festival bagged an award win at the 2024 UK Festival Awards in Bristol earlier this week. Held at Document - an event and venue space in Bristol - on Tuesday evening, the IOW Festival won big ...

 Controversial plans to close a total of 6 primary schools on the Isle of Wight are set to go ahead if Cabinet can agree next week. Following a consultation period, which ended on 1st November, the Isle of Wight Council ...

Islanders came together for Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s annual Light up a Life remembrance event on 1st December in celebration of loved ones who have died. The service featured traditional Christmas carols led by the Salvation Army Band and Mountbatten ...

HMP Albany House will be holding their first Christmas Fayre on Saturday (7th December) from 10:00 to 16:00. This festive event will feature a variety of stalls, including arts and crafts, and a special visit from Santa Claus himself. The ...

Strings Bar & Venue in Newport have taken Music Venue Trust's 'Outstanding contribution to Grassroots Music' award. After picking up the award the duo behind Strings - Claydon Connor and Andrew Booth - have announced a host of big names ...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and Wessex Cancer Support would love you to spread some festive cheer by joining its Jolly Jumper Day on Friday 6th December.  Whether you’re the king of cosy, partial to a pom-pom ...

Local weather forecaster IW Met Service has issued a weather warning for both heavy rain and severe gales which look set to batter the Island later this week. A spell of heavy and persistent rain is expected from around 16:00 ...

Volunteers at the NSPCC’s shop in Cowes have been recognised at the children’s charity’s annual staff awards night by winning an Esther Award. Hosted by Chief Executive Peter Wanless, the awards recognise staff members and volunteers who have made a ...

Reports of a man drinking a bottle of wine behind the wheel of a parked car resulted in a Police response to Ventnor yesterday afternoon (Tuesday). Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary quickly descended on the South Wight ...

St Mary’s Vaccination Hub is urging people who are eligible to take advantage of the autumn/winter vaccination programme and protect themselves against winter viruses.  Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to help stop the spread of winter respiratory ...