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Red Funnel Opens Applications For 2026 Island Ambassador And Supported Teams Programme
Those selected will receive travel support for a year, helping individuals or teams showcase their skills regionally and nationally.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 9, 2025


Bridge Battle — Councillors Take Aim At Council Over 'Calamitous' Ferry
The vessel has already cost an extra £9 million on top of its original £3.2 million purchase and £1.4 million slipway works, with no end in sight.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 9, 2025


The Optimists Release New Single And Music Video
Isle of Wight band The Optimists have released their latest single, Running Around, along with an official music video.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 9, 2025


Temporary Wightlink Ferry Changes During Great South Run Weekend
Wightlink says all customers with affected bookings have already been contacted, and signage will be displayed to help direct vehicles to the alternative terminal.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 9, 2025


Recommendation To Keep Floating Bridge "Calamitous", Say Councillors
A new recommendation from County Hall officers to retain and modify Floating Bridge Six, at a further expense of £400,000...

Rufus Pickles
Oct 9, 2025


Questions Raised Over 163-Home Cowes Development Decision
Questions have been raised over why a major new housing development in Cowes did not go before the Isle of Wight Council’s planning committee for consideration.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 9, 2025


Soar Through The Night For Mountbatten’s ZipFire Challenge 2025
The one-of-a-kind charity event invites thrill-seekers to take on a 300-metre zip wire ride beneath the stars, launching from 25 metres above the ground at Robin Hill.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 9, 2025


Council Waves Through Former Nightclub Conversion Plans
A former Isle of Wight nightclub will become a retail unit in an effort to make it more ‘more marketable’ to tenants.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 8, 2025


Bembridge Care Home Requires Improvement, Says CQC
The Elms Care Home in Bembridge has been rated ‘requires improvement’ by health and social care regulator the Care Quality Commission.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 8, 2025


Major Roadworks Planned For Wroxall This November
Island Roads has met with local community representatives ahead of major carriageway reconstruction works in Wroxall, set to begin in November.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 8, 2025


Councillor Raises Concerns Over Far-Right Meeting at Wootton Bridge Community Centre
An Isle of Wight councillor has expressed alarm over plans for a far-right political party to hold a meeting at Wootton Bridge Community Centre later this month.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 8, 2025


Island Line to Close for a Month of Improvement Works This Autumn
Major Island Line closures announced for October and November.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 8, 2025


Major Boost For Island Schools As Five Selected For Government Rebuild Programme
Five Isle of Wight schools are set for major upgrades after being chosen for the government’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 8, 2025


B&Q Volunteers Give Ryde Community Garden a Makeover
A group of B&Q staff have helped give Aspire’s garden in Ryde a new lease of life.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 8, 2025


Isle of Wight’s Red Squirrel Property Shop Nominated for Four National Awards
The Isle of Wight is set to be in the national spotlight after Red Squirrel Property Shop Ltd was shortlisted for four prestigious awards at this year’s Negotiator Awards.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 8, 2025


“Fascist Pig” Remark Halts Isle Of Wight Council Meeting As Tensions Boil Over
A dramatic series of exchanges between Isle of Wight councillors has thrown County Hall into turmoil this week.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 7, 2025


Isle Of Wight Events Guide: October 2025
Autumn has arrived on the Isle of Wight, and October is packed with exciting events for locals and visitors alike.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 7, 2025


Police Appeal After Dog Attack in Ryde
Police are appealing for information after a man was bitten by a dog in Ryde on Saturday.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 7, 2025


Wight, Camera, Action — The Island’s Story Hits The Big Screen
It was lights, camera, and plenty of Island pride at Cineworld Newport on Thursday...

Dominic Kureen
Oct 7, 2025


£25,000 Raised At Record Breaking Dash In The Dark
It's been a record-breaking year for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance’s ‘Dash in the Dark’!

Dominic Kureen
Oct 7, 2025
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