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• 'Timebank' Launched By Ryde Town Council In Bid To Strengthen Community

  Ryde Town Counillors officially launched the Ryde Timebank during a meeting on Thursday.

• Hovertravel Grabs Gold In Green Tourism Awards

  Hovertravel has been awarded gold in both the Visit Portsmouth and Visit Isle of Wight Green Tourism Awards.

• Fire Safety Visits Carried Out At Hotels Across The Island Ahead Of Peak Season

  A group of Fire Safety Inspectors from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) have visited hotels and guest houses across the Isle of Wight to help them prepare for the busy holiday season.

• 'Fury' As Hundreds Left Stuck In Southampton Following Take That Gig

  Hundreds of Islanders have reportedly been left ‘stranded’ in Southampton following a Take That concert last night (Saturday).

• Council Receives Official Writs Ahead Of General Election

  The Island has officially received the ‘writs from the clerk to the crown’ for the general election.

• Cowes Lifeboat Launched To Yacht In Difficulty

  A vintage yacht that suffered engine trouble in a wind-tossed Osborne Bay yesterday (Friday) morning resulted in the launching of Cowes RNLI lifeboat.

• Free Travel For Veterans On Red Funnel Services Next Week

  Red Funnel is offering past and present members of the UK Armed Forces free travel on the 5th and 6th June to coincide with the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

• Main Route To Lake Closed After Second Burst

  Motorists are being told to expect disruption between Newport and Lake, following the second water main burst in a week.

• Island Tributes Paid To Spitfire Pilot Who Died In Lincolnshire Crash

  Tributes have been paid on the Island to an RAF pilot who was killed in a Spitfire crash while taking part in a Battle of Britain memorial event, ahead of the Island's Armed Forces Day.

• UKSA Trial Sees Young People Cut Down On Time Spent In Front Of Screen

  A trial by UKSA to reduce young people's screen times has been hailed a success as it looks to ease social media induced anxiety amongst young students.

• Volunteer Recruitment And Celebration Event Arrives As Newport Minster

  An event to celebrate and recruit volunteers for local causes and organisations on the Isle of Wight is being held as part of Volunteers Week tomorrow (Saturday).

• Ryde Town Signs Refurbished After Years Of Decay

  Signs welcoming motorists to the town of Ryde have been refurbished after years of being left to decay.

• Sailings Cancelled On Wightlink's Yarmouth Vehicle Ferry

  Wightlink has announced cancellations on its Yarmouth to Lymington route affecting passengers who are due to travel this weekend.

• Limited Time Left To Submit Southern Vectis Community Fund Applications

  Time is running out for local charities, schools, sports teams and events organisers to apply for Southern Vectis’ popular Community Fund. 

• The Wight Strollers Donate 14th Defibrillator To Island Community

  The Wight Strollers have made their 14th Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) donation following the success of their most recent pantomime, Snow White in February earlier this year.

• Investigation Started After Alleged Burglary At Popular Beach Cafe

  Isle of Wight Police have begun an investigation following reports of a burglary at a popular seaside cafe in Ryde.

• Graben Closure Pushed Back In Ventnor - But Disruption Still On The Way

  A key route in and out of Ventnor will see its planned closure pushed back by a week, according to the Isle of Wight Council.

• Sandown's MAN v FAT Team Shortlisted For Club Of The Year

  A group of amateur footballers in Sandown taking part in an FA-accredited national weight loss programme have been shortlisted for the ‘Club of the Year’ award at the MAN v FAT Football National Awards this weekend. 

• More Than 50 Competitors To Take Part In Sheepdog Trials This Weekend

  With good weather on the horizon, the organisers of the Isle of Wight Sheepdog Trials are gearing up for this year's event in Ashey.

• St Mary's 'Extremely Busy' As Public Asked To Only Attend If Necessary

  St Mary's Hospital is warning the public that it is under pressure, with high numbers of people attending the Emergency Department today (Wednesday).