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• Hovertravel's Hoverbus Showcases All-New Look

  Hovertravel has awarded First Bus the contract to operate its Hoverbus service, which connects the hovercraft for crossings to and from the Isle of Wight.

• Bear Grylls Pays Homage To Young Islander Ginny Following Ultimate Scouting Award

  Chief Scout, Islander and national icon, Bear Grylls, has honoured Ginny Treadgold, from Chillerton at a special event at Windsor Castle.

• Southern Vectis To Open May Community Fund For Worthy Causes Across Isle Of Wight

  Southern Vectis is offering its support to local charities, schools, sports teams and events organisers this May, as part of a good causes initiative.

• Terrorism Plot Teen From Isle Of Wight Further Sentenced

   On 15 April, a 16-year-old boy from the Isle of Wight was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment for terrorism offences.

• Ryde's Waterside Pool Secures £254,000 Of Government Refurbishment Funding

  Waterside Community Trust has secured £254,000 in Government funding to fully refurbish the changing rooms at the centre, as well as replacing the roof above the changing rooms.

• Flood Warnings Eased But More 'Unsettled' Weather On The Way

  A number of flood warning have been rescinded across the Island this morning, with water levels reducing.

• Sculpture To Commemorate People Affected By Dementia

  An event has been held to commemorate those affected by and caring for people with dementia.

• Police Appeal Launched Following East Cowes Waitrose Alcohol Theft

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• Unmanned Dinghy Towed To Safety By Cowes Lifeboat

  An unmanned 14-foot sailing dinghy, adrift in mid-Solent, became the focus of Cowes RNLI lifeboat last week.

• Red Squirrel Property Shop Ventures Into Dubai Property Market

  Newport's Red Squirrel Property Shop is expanding into the dynamic Dubai property market.

• Isle Of Wight MP Bob Seely Announces Blueprint To Fund A3055 Improvements

  MP Bob Seely has been looking for ways to fund improvements to the A3055 which runs from Ryde, via Ventnor and the Undercliff, along to Freshwater, and encompasses Leeson Road, the Undercliff and the Military Road.

• New 2024/5 Annual Waste And Recycling Guide Out Soon

  Island households will be receiving their new annual waste and recycling guide in the post soon.

• Platform One Announces Winner Of 2024 Wight Noize Competition

  The winner of this year's Wight Noize competition has been announced.

• Royal Duke To Visit As Newport Minster Reopens

  HRH the Duke of Edinburgh will visit to celebrate the re-opening of Newport Minster after a major refurbishment.

• Isle Of Wight Council To Support 'No Mow May' 2024

  The Isle of Wight Council is supporting the national ‘No Mow May’ campaign at several of its sites.

• English Coastal Path Complication Amid Osborne House Queen Victoria Collection Fears

  A national coastal path initiative could be scuppered by the risk it poses to a timeless collection of memorabilia at East Cowes' Osborne House.

• Seaview Pub Picks Up National Award

  The Old Fort in Seaview has been crowned Isle of Wight Pub & Bar of the Year 2024 in this year’s National Pub & Bar Awards.

• Isle Of Wight Radio Child Of Wight Awards 2024 Nominations Now Open

  Isle of Wight Radio's Child of Wight Awards will return later this year - and it's time to get your votes in.

• Fire Service Issues Water Safety And Mud Rescue Advice For Isle Of Wight

  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is sharing top tips to stay safe around water and mud as the weather improves and people start enjoying more time outdoors.