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Warm Welcome Spaces offer a safe, friendly place to spend time, keep warm and connect with others.

Thousands more Isle of Wight households are set to receive supermarket vouchers this winter.

Islanders are being invited to explore the Isle of Wight’s past through storytelling, as The Open University hosts a free creative writing workshop in Sandown later this month.

Households subscribed to the Isle of Wight Council’s Green Garden Waste collection service can renew their subscriptions from today.

Mr White joins the firm at its Merstone office, bringing experience from previously leading a large residential lettings agency on the Isle of Wight.

Vectis Rugby Football Club has returned to action, with squads from U6s to U18s resuming training ahead of the 2026 season.

Applications are now open for two key opportunities supporting local creativity and leadership.

The impromptu game, with players frequently swapping shirts, was played in the spirit of celebration rather than competition, but still produced some fine rugby.

The Bay Church of England School is celebrating a highly positive inspection report which praises the school for living out its Christian values.

Robin Hill Adventure Park is set to open its doors for the first time ever during February half term.

The deal is expected to bring around £218 million in net sales over the contract period.

Applications have been open throughout the winter, but the council has warned that funding will no longer be available after this month.

Friends of the Animals was selected following dozens of nominations from Islanders.

The Isle of Wight College has congratulated students receiving their GCSE English and Maths resit results today.

An Isle of Wight–based psychotherapist and hypnotherapist is celebrating the release of her new book with a special launch and signing event in Cowes next month.

The seminar will outline the Isle of Wight’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy and explain simple, achievable actions businesses can take.

Albany Lodge 151 has donated £2,376.25 to Ryde Beach Lifeguards, helping support the vital life-saving work carried out on Island beaches.

The upgrade is available exclusively on four-night Monday to Friday stays on selected dates during spring and early summer.

The film, titled The Letter, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards.

The government hopes the measures will help cut road deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035.