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Long-Awaited Belgrave Road Works Set To Begin In Ventnor
After months of frustration and road closures, work to finally reopen Belgrave Road in Ventnor is about to get underway.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 15


Robin Hill’s Smoke House Launches New Menu And Sunday Roasts
The Smoke House at Robin Hill Adventure Park has unveiled a brand-new menu packed with smokehouse favourites — plus the launch of its much-anticipated Sunday Roasts.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 15


Hospice Doctor Warns Islanders Could “Die Badly” Under NHS Funding Cuts
Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s senior consultant in palliative care has warned Islanders could face “dying badly” if major cuts to hospice funding go ahead.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 15


Seal Pup Steals The Show At Shanklin Café
The four-week-old pup, later nicknamed Elmer, appeared outside The Lazy Wave Café on Tuesday afternoon, leaving staff stunned.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 14


New Children’s Home Set To Open In Newport Amid ‘Critical Need’ For Care Facilities
A new children’s home is set to open in Newport after plans were given the green light by the Isle of Wight Council.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 14


Cowes RNLI Crew Experiences Busiest Day Of The Year With Four Callouts
Cowes RNLI volunteers faced their busiest day of 2025 so far last Thursday (11 September), launching their lifeboat four times between dawn and late evening.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 14


Ryde Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Shanklin Incident
A 36-year-old man from Ryde has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in Shanklin earlier this month. Police were...

Dominic Kureen
Sep 14


Red Funnel Extends Free Bus Service Into Southampton City Centre
Islanders travelling with Red Funnel can now benefit from an extended free bus connection into Southampton, thanks to a new partnership with Bluestar.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 12


Ryde Pharmacy Raises Concerns Over Fumo33 Outdoor Seating Plans
Plans to create an outdoor seating area at Fumo33 in Ryde have sparked objections from a neighbouring pharmacy and other local residents.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 12


Residents Celebrate Harvest Season At Orchard House
Residents at Orchard House enjoyed a day of autumn celebrations this week, marking the start of harvest season.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 12


Fire Crews Tackle Late-Night Blaze At Popular Godshill Tearoom
Crews from Newport, Ryde and Shanklin were mobilised shortly after 9.30pm following reports of a kitchen fire at the well-known shop and tearooms.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 12


New Community-Led ‘Daisy Ring Bus’ Aims To Secure Future For Island Cancer Patients
The bus had been a lifeline, taking passengers directly from the Red Jet terminal and sparing immune-compromised patients the risks of using public transport.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 12


Isle Of Wight Healthcare Trust Commits to Becoming Anti-Racist Organisation
It follows national evidence showing people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds often face stark inequalities when accessing mental health services.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 12


Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Fire Service Awarded Silver For Armed Forces Support
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) has been recognised for its commitment to the armed forces, receiving a silver award as part of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 12


RSPCA Isle Of Wight Supports Local Families With Pet Food Donations
RSPCA Isle of Wight is working alongside local food banks to ensure pets don’t go hungry during times of financial hardship.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 12


Candidates Announced For Lake North By-Election
Voters in Lake North will head to the polls on Thursday 2 October to elect a new Isle of Wight councillor, following the recent resignation of Reform UK’s David Maclean.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 12


National ‘Mr Pothole’ Visits Isle Of Wight To Inspect Roads
The Isle of Wight welcomed a familiar face in the world of road safety and maintenance this week, as Mark Morrell, better known as Mr Pothole, visited the Island to inspect local roads.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 12


Bembridge Primary Maintains Strong Ofsted Results
Bembridge CE Primary School has upheld its strong Ofsted outcomes, with inspectors praising pupils for achieving well and enjoying a wide range of enrichment opportunities.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 12


£60,000 Floating Bridge Consultant Spend Branded “Unnecessary”
The Isle of Wight Council has come under fire after it was revealed more than £60,000 has been spent on consultants to advise on the future of the troubled Cowes to East Cowes Floating Bridge.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 12


Man Suffers Fractured Skull After Ventnor Disturbance
Police are investigating after a man was found with a fractured skull at a property in Ventnor.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 11
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