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Local residents express concerns over new dwelling’s impact on privacy and light 12:06 AM (13 minutes ago)

A new three-bedroom home near Sandown gets approval despite local residents' concerns

Fuel poverty highlighted as a pressing issue by Isle of Wight charity manager 30 Mar 11:53 PM (25 minutes ago)

Isle of Wight residents face increasing food and fuel poverty amid rising costs

Derelict historic Cowes home to be replaced with family villas 30 Mar 11:40 PM (38 minutes ago)

Developer gains permission to replace the historic Cowes home with two new family villas

RNLI Cowes highlights the dedication of mothers within the volunteer community 29 Mar 7:55 PM (yesterday, 7:55 pm)

This Mother’s Day, volunteers at Cowes RNLI Station are celebrating the mothers that help save lives at sea

Learn more about visiting Japan, Southeast Asia and China at free escorted-travel event next week 29 Mar 9:10 AM (yesterday, 9:10 am)

Join Hays Travel and Wendy Wu Tours in Ryde on 6th April for insights on captivating escorted tours across Asia

Join the Woodland Trust’s spring campaign to monitor vital signs of nature 29 Mar 5:56 AM (yesterday, 5:56 am)

Help the Woodland Trust track climate change by logging sightings before 21st April

Letter: Why the Spring statement falls short in addressing education funding needs 29 Mar 4:45 AM (yesterday, 4:45 am)

Peter Shreeve highlights the ongoing funding crisis in education

Phoenix Choir to perform concert in support of Wight Cardiac Rehab this April 29 Mar 3:43 AM (yesterday, 3:43 am)

This will be one of the last chances to hear the choir as they will be retiring soon

Isle of Wight MPs continue to advocate for improvements to ferry services 28 Mar 8:26 AM (2 days ago)

Ongoing ferry concerns are addressed as both MPs advocate for government intervention

Celebrate 35 years of Walk the Wight with a scenic charity walk 28 Mar 7:22 AM (2 days ago)

Walk the Wight: a family-friendly event supporting end-of-life care services

Hannah Harrison receives national award for exceptional leadership at Isle of Wight Ambulance Service 28 Mar 6:30 AM (2 days ago)

Hannah Harrison’s leadership at IW Ambulance Service is recognised with a national award for excellence

The Bay CE School launches free Breakfast Club to support student well-being 28 Mar 6:19 AM (2 days ago)

Flourish project launches Breakfast Club at The Bay CE School

The dangers of lilies: Protecting pets from poisonous flowers on Mothering Sunday 28 Mar 6:06 AM (2 days ago)

Select pet-friendly flowers this Mother’s Day to prevent potential poisoning warn the RSPCA

Rachael Berry’s brain hat fundraiser aims to support Alzheimer’s Research UK – donate for your chance to win it 28 Mar 5:08 AM (2 days ago)

Donate to the fundraiser and you could win an incredible brain hat knitted by Isle of Wight artist, Rachael Berry

Isle of Wight branch of Palestinian Solidarity Campaign forms amid ongoing conflict 28 Mar 4:52 AM (2 days ago)

Weekly demonstrations in Newport raise awareness and support for Palestine’s plight

St Mary’s Vaccination Hub opens doors for Covid-19 vaccinations from next week 28 Mar 4:27 AM (2 days ago)

St Mary’s Vaccination Hub opens for Covid-19 vaccinations targeting vulnerable community members

Isle of Wight secondary school plans expansion of SEND provision with new classroom 28 Mar 3:34 AM (2 days ago)

Expansion of SEND facilities at The Bay CE School scheduled for September 2025

Isorropia Foundation proposes multi-faceted development at Newport’s Medina Valley Centre 27 Mar 5:29 AM (3 days ago)

Plans for a new restaurant and wellbeing centre with shop proposed at Medina Valley Centre

Experience Fire and Dust: The Woody Guthrie Story at Newport’s Apollo Theatre 27 Mar 4:35 AM (3 days ago)

Don’t miss the powerful performance exploring Woody Guthrie’s impact on today’s society

Experience a thrilling 10,000 ft skydive with Age UK Isle of Wight 27 Mar 4:19 AM (3 days ago)

Experience a tandem skydive with Age UK Isle of Wight and raise funds

Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum hosts visit from Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill 27 Mar 4:01 AM (3 days ago)

Lord Hendy visits Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum to explore their collection

Born in 1989 or 1990? NHS Trust seeking you for next cohort study follow-up and chance to win cash 27 Mar 3:29 AM (3 days ago)

Former asthma and allergy participants urged to join asthma research study and enter cash draw

Key dates announced for Central Rural, Freshwater South, and Lake North by-elections 27 Mar 3:21 AM (3 days ago)

Three Isle of Wight council by-elections are dueto take place on 1st May 2025

Plans submitted for new flats in East Cowes’ vacant commercial premises 27 Mar 2:42 AM (3 days ago)

Planning permission sought to convert East Cowes commercial space into two flats

Island communities invited to mark 80th anniversary of VE and VJ Day 26 Mar 6:08 AM (4 days ago)

Celebrate VE and VJ Day with picnics and parties, while caring for the environment