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The school’s celebrations were inspired by Tim Walters’ book, Island SOS, which explores the delicate balance between humans and nature.

Red Funnel has appointed Jo Harrison as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing a wealth of expertise from across the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.

Bus operator Southern Vectis is marking Mother's Day by giving Isle of Wight youngsters the chance to treat their mums to a free bus journey.

A sold-out charity supper club in Cowes has raised £4,500 for the Isle of Wight Youth Trust.

The Isle of Wight is set to appear in one of television’s most watched shows after months of planning behind the scenes.

Working with local builders and Cowes-based heritage architect Leah Mew, the plans would see the site turned into The Bath House — a café with sushi forming part of its menu.

The Isle of Wight Council is backing Food Waste Action Week, the UK’s biggest annual campaign to reduce food waste.

The fuel berth will be closed until Thursday...

A total of 82 athletes across 23 different sports will benefit from the scheme during 2026.

League leaders Ventnor RFC delivered a dominant performance at Watcombe, running in nine tries to secure a convincing 57–10 victory over Overton RFC.

Island firefighter Kierhan Dry will take on the TCS London Marathon  to raise funds for Isle of Wight charity The Wight Brainy Bunch.

An Isle of Wight band widely regarded as pioneers of the punk scene are set to reunite for their first live performances in more than half a century.

It was a memorable weekend for Vectis RFC, with touring fixtures, mainland festivals and a historic moment for the club’s girls’ section.

As part of the prize, Matt will perform at Truck Festival, Tramlines Festival, Kendal Calling and Y Not Festival, before a grand finale performance at Victorious Festival.

Families across the Isle of Wight are being invited to sign children up for two weeks of activities, meals and entertainment.

Residents and staff at Orchard House Care Home marked World Book Day with a creative celebration that included a literary-themed trip to the seaside.

Jessie Hookey, 12, is playing the lead role of Annie, alongside fellow Island performers Franki Mackness-Foster, 14, and Amelia O’Neill.

Throughout the day, attendees were able to take part in a wide range of activities focused on holistic health and alternative wellbeing practices.

A new travel company based on the Isle of Wight is aiming to make mainland days out easier for local families and groups.

The later services include the 19:15 departure from Ryde and the 19:30 departure from Southsea.