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The Isle of Wight is set to become the epicentre of the chess world in February 2025 as it hosts the highly anticipated Wightlink Isle of Wight Chess Masters. This premier tournament will bring together some of the finest chess ...

Isle of Wight Search and Rescue were the beneficiaries of the recent Isle of Wight Book Awards prize-giving lunch. Each year, a different charity is invited along to receive funds raised. Isle of Wight Search and Rescue are a voluntary ...

In a world where branding is everything, companies look for superior promotional products to leave an indelible mark on their customers. BIC Graphic has emerged as a leader in promotional marketing solutions in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Be it their world-renowned ...

A new, free programme helping Island businesses to develop opportunities in exporting, innovation and collaboration, has been launched. The Isle of Wight Growth Catalyst is a fully-funded initiative from Innovation Wight, providing tailored support for local companies. Each pathway - ...

A teenage Isle of Wight angler has been recognised for showing respect for the fish he catches, his surroundings and the people he fishes alongside on Ryde Pier. 15-year-old Jay Smith from Ryde is the latest winner of the Wightlink ...

Those talented young performers of Curtain Call Creative bring ‘Sweeney Todd – the Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ to Medina Theatre for 3 shows on the 9th and 10th November. The company is proud to present this infamous story that ...

The Isle of Wight Cricket Board hosted its annual End of Season Awards at Newclose County Cricket Ground on Saturday (26th October). Around 100 people were in attendance as successes in the Adult and Junior Leagues and the Isle of ...

Councillor Suzie Ellis, Ward Councillor for Central Rural, has voiced her deep concern over the Isle of Wight Council's School Place Planning Consultation, which proposes the closure of 6 primary schools. 2 of the schools under threat of closure - ...

An uninsured driver who crashed into a Southern Vectis bus in Sandown back in February has been handed a 12-month driving ban. Jordan Jude, 27, from Parkway in Apse Heath, admitted driving without a licence, driving without insurance and aggravated ...

Community groups have welcomed the prospect of new Isle of Wight Council support as the cost of living crisis continues to “bite so hard for so many”. Pan Together, the Isle of Wight Foodbank and Ryde Aspire, which provide assistance ...