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UKSA Named Maritime Solent Charity Partner For 2025-26
The UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) has been confirmed as the official charity partner of Maritime Solent for 2025-26.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 3, 2025


Isle Of Wight Celebrates Lifesaving Heroes At Latest RNLI Board Meeting
The Isle of Wight’s rich maritime heritage took centre stage this week as the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) held its latest board meeting in East Cowes.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 3, 2025


Isle Of Wight Homes & Interiors Show Hailed As Huge Success
Exhibitors, visitors and industry professionals helped create a vibrant atmosphere at the IW Homes & Interiors Show last weekend.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 3, 2025


Three-Quarters Of Cowes Covered By Full Fibre — But Take-Up Remains Low
Thousands of people in Cowes could be missing out on faster, more reliable broadband, according to Openreach.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 3, 2025


Island Kids Get Moving With WOW 'Walk To School' Campaign
School run chaos could soon be a little calmer – and a lot more colourful – thanks to hundreds of Isle of Wight children taking part in a nationwide walking challenge.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 2, 2025


Plans To Transform Former St Helens Garage Into New Homes
A disused garage and workshop in St Helens could soon be given a new lease of life – with plans submitted to turn the site into four much-needed flats.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 2, 2025


More Than 300 Pedestrian Casualties Reported On Hampshire And Isle Of Wight Roads In Past Year
According to new figures, 370 pedestrians were recorded as casualties in road traffic accidents in 2024/25.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 2, 2025


Popular Lake Fish And Chip Shop Could Be Lost Forever
A well-known Isle of Wight fish and chip shop could be set to close for good if a change of use application is approved.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 1, 2025


Man Dies After Major Emergency Response In Shanklin
A man has sadly died following a major emergency response in Shanklin this morning.

Dominic Kureen
Oct 1, 2025


Isle Of Wight Faces Crunch Decision Tonight On Solent Devolution And Mayoral Authority
A major vote on the creation of a new layer of government for Hampshire and the Solent is expected at the Isle of Wight Council this evening.

Rufus Pickles
Oct 1, 2025


Priory School Welcomes Piano On Two Wheels In Green Delivery
Priory School hit all the right notes this week, when a beautiful new piano was donated. The grand instrument didn’t arrive by truck,...

Dominic Kureen
Sep 30, 2025


Three-Vehicle Crash Closes Parkhurst Road In Newport
The incident happened at around 11.25am and led to the closure of the road while crews dealt with the scene.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 30, 2025


Leslies Motors To Close Hyundai Site In Sandown – But Teases New Plans
Leslies Motors has announced it will close its Hyundai dealership in Sandown at the end of November 2025, marking the end of an era for the long-standing site.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 30, 2025


Lake North By-Election To Cost Taxpayers Over £5,000
The October 2 poll was triggered by the resignation of Reform UK councillor David Maclean, who stepped down just months after being elected at a previous by-election.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 30, 2025


Isle Of Wight Ultra Runner Lands Snap Fitness Grant After Meteoric Rise
Over 200 applied, but Charlotte’s inspiring story stood out.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 30, 2025


Investment Company Completes Takeover Of Red Funnel
Island ferry operator Red Funnel has been sold to investment company Njord Partners, marking what bosses are calling an “exciting new chapter” for the 164-year-old service.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 29, 2025


Isle of Wight Council Officer Honoured for 20 Years of Coastguard Service
An Isle of Wight Council officer has been formally recognised for two decades of voluntary service with HM Coastguard.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 29, 2025


Residents Win Fight for New Fire Station in East Cowes
An “essential” new fire station will be built in East Cowes, replacing a previously demolished one.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 29, 2025


Barry Taylor Retires After Mammoth 50-Year Stint Maintaining Isle Of Wight Buses And Routes
Barry Taylor is celebrating a well-earned retirement this month - after maintaining the island’s buses and routes for 50 years and one day.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 29, 2025


Mindset Bros CIC Raises £5,150 in 24-Hour Charity Car Valet For Men’s Mental Health
Brading came together in a big way last weekend to support men’s mental health, as Mindset Bros CIC hosted a 24-hour charity car valeting challenge at The Yarbridge Inn.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 29, 2025
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