Safety barriers approved for Afton Down stretch of Military Road
Council approves Afton Down safety barriers on Military Road, though installation date remains unconfirmed
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RNLI Eastney lifeboat station receives Freedom of Portsmouth City after abuse of volunteers
Portsmouth honours RNLI Eastney crews with Freedom of the City after abuse
Hampshire and Solent mayor could receive £105,000-a-year allowance
Independent panel recommends £105,000 allowance for the future Hampshire and Solent mayor
Southern Water says fixing Isle of Wight sewage overflows will take a long time
Councillors press Southern Water on sewage spills and Cowes pumping station delays
Winter clothing appeal launches at Shanklin Station
Dig out unwanted coats, hats, scarves and gloves for this community appeal
Repair Cafe comes to Ventnor Exchange with free fixes for household items
Volunteers fix broken household items at Ventnor Exchange this month. Book your free slot
Ventnor Exchange marks 12 years with a birthday raffle
Ventnor Exchange celebrates twelve years with a raffle supporting its arts and community work
National Trust boss to meet villagers over St Helens Duver Fairy Tree removal
National Trust manager faces villagers tonight over the Fairy Tree’s planned removal
Give it three months: Island friendship group’s advice for retirees
Vecta Oddfellows urges retirees to give new friendship groups time to grow
Oi Frog author Kes Gray joins Isle of Wight Story Festival lineup
Oi Frog author Kes Gray joins February’s Isle of Wight Story Festival
Simon Kempston brings folk and fingerstyle guitar to Cowes this November
Scottish singer-songwriter Simon Kempston brings folk and fingerstyle guitar to Cowes bookshop
Age UK Isle of Wight calls on Island knitters to make 20,000 little hats
Island knitters asked to make 20,000 hats, raising £6,000 for older residents
Mince Pie Marathon returns to raise money for The Wight Brainy Bunch
Brightbulb’s Mince Pie Marathon returns on 9 December for brain tumour charity
Hovertravel moves to single-craft service as Solent Flyer goes for refurbishment
Commuters can meet Hovertravel staff at monthly gatherings while Solent Flyer undergoes major refurbishment
Winter clothing appeal launches at Shanklin Station
Dig out unwanted coats, hats, scarves and gloves for this community appeal
Give it three months: Island friendship group’s advice for retirees
Vecta Oddfellows urges retirees to give new friendship groups time to grow
Age UK Isle of Wight calls on Island knitters to make 20,000 little hats
Island knitters asked to make 20,000 hats, raising £6,000 for older residents
Mince Pie Marathon returns to raise money for The Wight Brainy Bunch
Brightbulb’s Mince Pie Marathon returns on 9 December for brain tumour charity
Free Christmas events for children and adults at East Cowes Town Hall
Free Christmas fun for children and adults at East Cowes Town Hall
St Catherine’s School in Ventnor announces Christmas fundraising programme
Ventnor school invites community to carols, Christmas market, raffle and bauble dedications
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Letter: Courtesy, kindness and professionalism shown by St Mary’s staff
A Carisbrooke man thanks St Mary’s staff for his wife’s stroke care
Open Letter to Isle of Wight West MP to attend debate on climate and nature emergency briefing
Island nature educator urges MP to back national climate and nature briefing
Letter: Nature’s hidden role in the food we eat and the air we breathe
Naturezones' Angela Hewitt argues nature deserves serious investment and urgent government action
