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An Isle of Wight brass band fan got the surprise of his life when he was awoken on his 80th birthday by the sounds of Abbey Brass. Mike Redman couldn’t believe his ears when he heard 5 members of Abbey ...

One person has been taken to hospital as a result of a kitchen fire at a residential property in the heart of East Cowes. It was just before 18:10 this evening (Saturday) that 2 appliances from Newport were mobilised to ...

There is continued upset in Sandown over the 'appalling destruction' of Los Altos Park – but the council says the works were crucial for safety reasons. Local resident Claire Jackson has questioned County Hall's felling multiple historic trees in the ...

Dancers from 2 very different generations have come together to create an inspiring new project called ‘Bridging the Gap - Moving Conversations’, uniting Isle of Wight College students with the over-55s Samphire Community Dance Company. The unique collaboration includes Performing ...

Carbon monoxide fears are behind County Hall’s refusal of a ‘substandard’ 2-bedroom flat behind a new launderette in Sandown. The Isle of Wight Council declined Deven Thakrar’s proposed change of use of the rear of Island solicitors Jerome and Co’s ...

Platform One will once again shine a spotlight on eco-conscious design with its 2025 Sustainable Fashion Show, set to take place at Newport Minster in May. The historic venue in the heart of the Isle of Wight will be transformed ...

When this year’s celebratory Walk the Wight sets off on Sunday 11th May, in aid of Mountbatten Isle of Wight, an incredible 459 dogs will step out with their owners. Over 200 furry friends will be sporting cheery special-edition bandanas. ...

A former Isle of Wight primary school could be transformed into a satellite site for Medina House special school. County Hall is looking to imminently begin a consultation on its proposed expansion of SEND provision, the council’s education boss has ...

Lanesend Primary School has been named the winner of Dance Live 2025, taking the top spot at the regional final held at Portsmouth Guildhall on Thursday (24th April) with their stunning performance, ‘Harmony of the Elements’. The school has expressed ...

Wendy Miller, a founding member of Isle of Wight charity Storeroom2010, has stepped down after 15 years of dedicated work and grant fundraising success. Since its inception in July 2010, Wendy has been employed by the charity she was instrumental ...