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Urgent Sandown Cycle Track Work Underway
Island Roads is working to quickly reopen a section of the popular Newport to Sandown cycle track, which has been temporarily closed due...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 25


Orchard House Resident’s Fishing Dream Comes True
A long-standing wish came true this week at Newport's Orchard House Care Centre when one of the home’s residents, a former avid...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 25


Rebel Marine Celebrates 10 Years
This month Rebel Marine is celebrating their 10th anniversary, providing specialist services on and off the Island. They offer a variety...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 25


Blackgang Chine Needs Your Vote To Win Big At The UK Theme Park Awards
Blackgang Chine, the UK’s oldest theme park, has been shortlisted in four major categories at the 2025 UK Theme Park Awards – and now it...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 24


Celebration Of Excellence At The Bay CE School
The Bay CE School (secondary site) celebrated the many successes of students during their annual ‘Celebration of Excellence’ event on...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 24


Greenmount Primary School Wins School Participation Award Â
Greenmount Primary School has been awarded the School Participation Award for their outstanding entry based on the theme: "My place,...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 24


Celebrate Summer With Rock Pooling And Fossil Fun At Fort Victoria
Fort Victoria Country Park will be the scene of some serious seaside sleuthing this summer. Join the Isle of Wight Council’s Ranger for...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 24


Winners Of Top Isle Of Wight Gardening Competition Revealed
Isle of Wight Steam Railway was the setting for the Island’s annual celebration of horticulture on Friday (18 July), when the winners...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 24


Last Chance To Get Proms ’25 Tickets And Support Mountbatten Isle Of Wight
Time is running out to be part of Proms '25 — a magical evening of classical music under the stars at Robin Hill this Saturday, 26th...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 23


Isle Of Wight MP Joe Robertson Celebrates Wet Leg In House Of Commons Music Streaming Debate
Joe Robertson, MP for the Isle of Wight, yesterday (22 July) spoke in the House of Commons during a DCMS statement on music streaming,...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 23


A Feast For The Mind — Isle Of Wight Libraries Serve Up The Big Tasty Read
This summer, Isle of Wight libraries are cooking up something special — and it’s bound to whet your literary appetite! They’re joining...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 22


Sandown Set To Launch Island Carnival Season
Sandown is the place to be on Saturday (July 26) as five weeks of colourful Island parades get under way in the seaside town. Marching...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 21


Vecta House Residents Celebrate 50 Years of Summerfields Primary School At '50Fest'
Residents of Vecta House care home in Newport last week joined in the vibrant celebrations for Summerfields Primary School's "50 Fest",...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 21


Isle Of Wight Builders Triumph At Federation Of Master Builder Awards
Two Isle of Wight-based companies have showcased the Island’s excellence in the construction sector, after being recognised with top...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 21


"An NHS Fit For The Future" — Ten-Year Health Plan Revealed For Isle of Wight
Work is underway across the Isle of Wight to deliver progress towards the Government's 10-Year Health Plan for England. This includes...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 18


Ryde Mayor Joins Opticians’ Street Party To Mark 21st Anniversary And Support Mountbatten
DELIGHTED staff whipped out the cakes and games to mark this month’s 21st anniversary of Ryde Specsavers. The team worked hard, baking...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 18


Isle Of Wight Taskforce Discusses Youth Affairs During Parliamentary Visit
On Monday (14 July)Â six young people from the IOW Youth Trust Taskforce went to Parliament to speak at the All Party Parliamentary Group...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 18


Shanklin VYCC Awarded Coveted Green Flag Award — Recognised As One Of Country’s Best Parks
Shanklin Voluntary Youth and Community Centre (VYCC) is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for its community space, with...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 18


Excitement as New Play Equipment Opens at Stroud Recreation Ground
Freshwater Parish Council is delighted to announce the official opening of the brand-new play equipment at Stroud Recreation Ground.  To...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 17


Hovertravel To Continue As Headline Sponsor For Isle Of Wight Pride
Hovertravel will continue its role as a headline sponsor of Isle of Wight Pride this weekend, championing equality, celebration, and...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 17
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