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Two Men Arrested Following Early Morning Incident In Shanklin
Officers arrived at around 5.54am and found a man in his 40s with facial injuries.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 8


Concerns Raised Over Affordable Housing Delivery On Isle Of Wight
Around £25 million of capital spending for affordable housing has been earmarked in the council’s 2025/26 budget, but this remains “subject to business case.”

Rufus Pickles
Sep 8


Expansion Of SEND Provision Approved At The Bay CE Secondary School
Site plans for an expansion of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision at an Isle of Wight secondary school have been approved.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 8


Rage Release: Smashing Stress And Supporting Wellbeing In Cowes
If you’ve ever wished you could just smash something to let off steam – there’s a place on the Isle of Wight where you can do exactly that.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 5


Apocalypse Rising: Halloween Night Of Scares Coming To The Island
Taking place on Thursday 31 October 2025 at 7.30pm, the alcohol-free event promises a mix of high-intensity horror and atmospheric entertainment.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 5


Isle Of Wight Autumn Walking Festival Adds New Walks For October
History, nature, and fresh air all await at this year’s Isle of Wight Autumn Walking Festival (4–12 October), which has just added 15 new walks to its programme.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 5


Isle Of Wight Council Pays Tribute Following Death Of Duchess Of Kent, Aged 92
Tributes are being paid on the Isle of Wight following the death of Katharine, Duchess of Kent, who has passed away aged 92.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 5


New Children’s Residential Home Approved For Sandown
A new children’s residential home has been given the green light in Sandown, providing what has been described as “vital accommodation” for young people on the Isle of Wight.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 5


Plans To Convert Former Newport Surgery Into Rental Accommodation Withdrawn
A proposal to turn a former doctor’s surgery in Newport into rental accommodation – including a nine-bed HMO – has been withdrawn. The...

Rufus Pickles
Sep 5


Red Funnel launches book swap at Cowes Hi-Speed terminals
Ferry firm Red Funnel has launched a new book exchange initiative, just in time for National Read a Book Day and ahead of the Isle of Wight Literary Festival.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 5


New Aspire Housing In Ryde Officially Opened By Lord Lieutenant
Aspire has officially opened its new High Street community housing in Ryde, providing vital support for women experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 5


Alex Rennie Confirmed As New Deputy Police And Crime Commissioner
Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s Police and Crime Panel has approved the appointment of Alex Rennie as the area’s new Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 5


Food, Drink And Famous Faces On The Menu At This Year’s LitFeast
The Isle of Wight Literary Festival’s popular LitFeast strand returns this October – and it promises a feast of culinary talent.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 4


Islanders Invited To Help Shape Future Of Local Advice Services
The Isle of Wight Council is calling on residents across the Island to have their say in shaping the future of local information, advice and guidance services.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 4


Isle Of Wight Council ‘Should Remain Independent’ Under New Local Government Shake-Up Plans
The Isle of Wight Council should continue to stand alone as an independent authority.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 4


Isle Of Wight Council Defends £4.5m Spend On School Taxi Transport
The Isle of Wight Council has defended its use of taxis and small vehicles to get children to and from school.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 4


New Dunkirk Memorial Unveiled At Newport Quay
Eighty-five years after the call to Dunkirk, Newport Quay now bears a lasting tribute to six Island vessels and their civilian crews who...

Dominic Kureen
Sep 4


Major Roadworks Planned For Apse Heath And Arreton This Month
Island Roads is set to carry out two significant road improvement schemes in September, which will mean full road closures in parts of Apse Heath and Arreton.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 4


Isle Of Wight Set To Keep Its Own Council In New Local Government Shake-Up Plans
The Isle of Wight would continue to run its own standalone unitary authority under new proposals to reshape local government across Hampshire and the Island.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 4


Isle Of Wight Man Jailed For 18 Years After Being Found Guilty Of Child Sex Abuse Offences.
An Isle of Wight man has been jailed for 18 years after being found guilty of multiple offences of non-recent child sexual abuse.

Isle of Wight Radio
Sep 4
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