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Sandown & Shanklin 10K Returns This Sunday
The popular MCC Promotions 10K Run Series is heading back to the Island this weekend with the annual Sandown & Shanklin 10K.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 9, 2025


Hovertravel Marks Emergency Services Day With 126 Lifesaving Missions
The service, run in partnership with the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and South Central Ambulance Service, uses Hovertravel’s unique hovercraft to move stretcher patients across the Solent in just minutes.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 9, 2025


Award-Winning Shanklin Guesthouse Could Become Residential Property
An award-winning Isle of Wight guesthouse could be transformed into a residential property due to the business not being ‘viable’ in the long term.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 9, 2025


Nominations Open For 2025 Isle Of Wight Sports Achievement Awards
Do you know a rising sporting star, a local legend, or that unsung hero who keeps your club running behind the scenes?

Dominic Kureen
Sep 9, 2025


Impact Of Mountbatten Isle Of Wight Funding To Be Scrutinised By Councillors
The impact of Mountbatten Isle of Wight and end-of-life care funding for Islanders will be scrutinised by county councillors this week.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 9, 2025


New Children’s Residential Home Approved For Sandown
A new residential home providing vital accommodation for children is set to open in Sandown.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 8, 2025


Islanders Urged To ‘Go Yellow’ In Support Of Mountbatten
Mountbatten Isle of Wight is calling on Islanders to take part in this year’s Go Yellow campaign to raise funds for its 24/7 end-of-life care services.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 8, 2025


Isle Of Wight Radio Child Of Wight Awards 2025: Winners Revealed
The Island’s young stars were celebrated at Tapnell Farm on Friday night (September 5) as the Isle of Wight Radio Child of Wight Awards...

Dominic Kureen
Sep 8, 2025


Toilet-Gate: Cowes Enterprise College Policy Sparks Backlash From Parents
Parents of pupils at Cowes Enterprise College have voiced anger and concern over strict new rules introduced at the start of term.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 8, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
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