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Ventnor RFC Concludes Pre-Season With Inter-Club Clash
The match pitted a Chairman’s XV against a President’s XV, with the Chairman’s side eventually coming out on top.

Isle of Wight Radio
Sep 22


Man Pleads Guilty To Two Pharmacy Burglaries
An Isle of Wight man has pleaded guilty to two pharmacy burglaries at Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court.

Isle of Wight Radio
Sep 21


Future Of Brading B&B Under Scrutiny As Owners Seek Change Of Use
A ten-room bed and breakfast in an historic Isle of Wight town could be transformed into a large family home amid ‘higher energy costs’ and a rising cost of living.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 21


Island Hospice In Running For National Award
Mountbatten Isle of Wight and its sister charity in Hampshire have been shortlisted for a national honour – and the public is being asked to help decide the winner.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 21


Robertson And Quigley Weigh In On Flag Controversy
The Island’s MPs have weighed in on controversy surrounding the flying and graffitiing of national flags on the Isle of Wight.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 17


Moves To Protect Sandown’s ‘Much-Loved’ Boating Lake
Sandown’s iconic boating lake could be safeguarded for the future, as town councillors consider moves to give it special protected status.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 17


Isle Of Wight NHS Trust Defends Electroconvulsive Therapy After ‘Barbaric’ Claim
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has responded to criticism of its use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), described as ‘barbaric’ by an Isle of Wight councillor.

Rufus Pickles
Sep 17


Calls Grow For Future Solent Mayor To Have Ferry Powers
Under current proposals for the new authority, the Mayor would oversee road, rail and bus services — but not ferries.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 17


£40,000 Raised At WightAID’s Garden Party To Support Island Causes
It was sunshine, music, and generosity all round as WightAID’s summer garden party raised an incredible £40,000.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 16


Hidden Gems To Watch Out For At Isle Of Wight Literary Festival
The 14th Isle of Wight Literary Festival returns to Northwood House in Cowes from October 9–12.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 16


Opposition Grows To Five-Home Development Plan In St Helens
Plans for five new houses on land next to the former train station in St Helens have sparked a wave of objections ahead of a council decision next month.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 16


Man Charged After Burglary At Newport Pharmacy
Police investigating a burglary at Day Lewis Pharmacy on Newport High Street have charged a man in connection with the incident.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 15


Isle Of Wight Mum Living With Stage 4 Breast Cancer Raises £1,500 On 90km Charity Cycle
Battling steep climbs, including the notorious Tak Ma Doon, and persistent Scottish rain, Victoria pushed through with determination.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 15


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


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
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