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    Stories Underfoot: Walk with Virginia Woolf and Oscar Wilde in new Isle of Wight heritage series

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    Young people lead Sandown Station transformation with murals, art and photography

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    Isle of Wight Book Awards return for fifth year with new poetry prize honouring Marion Carmichael

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    Sue Paraskeva opens Ryde studio for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Mountbatten nurses and carers celebrate winning gold at the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026

    Mountbatten Isle of Wight wins gold at national charity film awards thanks to public vote

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    Actress playing Virginia Woolf overlooking Freshwater Bay

    Stories Underfoot: Walk with Virginia Woolf and Oscar Wilde in new Isle of Wight heritage series

    Powerboat True Blue (Class 2)

    UKOPRA Round the Island offshore powerboat race: 30 teams to compete this May

    child reading a book

    Isle of Wight Book Awards return for fifth year with new poetry prize honouring Marion Carmichael

    Sue Paraskeva's cream porcelain

    Sue Paraskeva opens Ryde studio for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Electric cars lined up in the car park

    Wight Community Energy brings Going Electric back to Newport for fifth year

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    Mountbatten nurses and carers celebrate winning gold at the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026

    Mountbatten Isle of Wight wins gold at national charity film awards thanks to public vote

    Freshwater Lifeboat crew and boat

    Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000

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    Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club to carry 12-foot oar across the Isle of Wight for Walk the Wight

    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

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    Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000

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    Ballot boxes at Isle of Wight council election count

    Isle of Wight Council elections leave local authority under no overall control (updated)

    Powerboat True Blue (Class 2)

    UKOPRA Round the Island offshore powerboat race: 30 teams to compete this May

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    Wight BID survey launched to shape future of Isle of Wight tourism strategy

    Portsmouth election count

    Election results for neighbouring councils in Portsmouth and Southampton

    child reading a book

    Isle of Wight Book Awards return for fifth year with new poetry prize honouring Marion Carmichael

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    Isle of Wight Youth Trust marks Mental Health Awareness Week with free events and self-care tips

    People at the Freshwater meeting

    Fort Victoria Country Park outdoor gym sparks resident backlash over lack of consultation

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    Faulty radio system causes widespread train disruption across southern England

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    New Isle of Wight election game – Guess the party from the candidate quote

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    Everything you need to know before voting in Thursday’s Isle of Wight Council elections

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    Full list of 70 polling stations for Isle of Wight Council elections on Thursday

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    Local environmental groups gather in Bembridge to inspire climate and nature action

    Yokogawa Marex team members on Gurnard beach after the beach clean

    Cowes tech firm Yokogawa Marex uncovers 35-million-year-old turtle fossil on beach clean

    David Williams Head of Marketing Wightlink, Cllr Caroline Pakel & Cllr Susan Betts

    Freshwater skatepark fundraiser: 43 art decks up for auction with bids closing 9th May

    Mountbatten nurses and carers celebrate winning gold at the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2026

    Mountbatten Isle of Wight wins gold at national charity film awards thanks to public vote

    Red Jet coming into harbour at night

    Red Funnel launches late-night Red Jet charter service for Isle of Wight travellers

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    Electric cars lined up in the car park

    Wight Community Energy brings Going Electric back to Newport for fifth year

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    Faulty radio system causes widespread train disruption across southern England

    Red Jet coming into harbour at night

    Red Funnel launches late-night Red Jet charter service for Isle of Wight travellers

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    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

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    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

    ian dore by closed sign at firestone copse

    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

    roadworks on fairlee road

    Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

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    Letter: ‘Temu’ Floating Bridge 6 wastes £1 million a year of your council money

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    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

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    Councillor questions Fairlee Road diversion plan as two-week closure looms

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road to close for two weeks from 20th April for utility works

    Ryde Pier Head train station canopy

    Asbestos canopy among works proposed for Ryde Pier Head station (updated)

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

    Isle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East Cowes

    Paul Merton standing next to a steam train and coal pile with shovel in hand

    Paul Merton’s upcoming ‘Driving Amazing Trains’ series features the Isle of Wight

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Isle of Wight Day

Isle of Wight Day was conceived by the 2015 High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight, Robin Courage.

The first event was held on 24th September 2016 and aims to celebrate all that is good on the Isle of Wight.

As well as being a day of celebration for what if great about the Isle of Wight, the day aims to raise money for several charities on the Island.

Events were held all over the Island sitting under the Isle of Wight Day banner and a parade was held in Newport.

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26, September 2016·1 min read

Fundraising end of season celebration

The Macmillan Coffee Morning turned into a coffee morning, afternoon and evening as rowers from Ryde Rowing Club celebrated their end of season success.
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23, September 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight Day: Celebrating all that is great on the Island

There's 75 miles of bunting and around 100 events planned for the very first Isle of Wight Day which takes place on Saturday.
Frank James Hospital
22, September 2016·1 min read

Vote for Josh: A dedicated friend of Frank James Hospital

The dedicated band of guerrilla gardeners have shown great respect to this wonderful piece of Isle of Wight heritage. One of their youngest, Josh Aitken-Dunkeld, has been a committed Friend to the cause and you can now vote for him in a national award.
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22, September 2016·1 min read

Staying active is great for your mental well-being say Isle of Wight Youth Trust

On Isle of Wight day the Youth Trust will will be teaming up with local businesses to host a series of fitness workshops at Island Innovation VI Form Campus in Newport.
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20, September 2016·1 min read

Your Isle of Wight Day photos could become part of souvenir book

There'll be lasting memories of Isle of Wight Day, as photos of Islanders taken by Islanders are planned for a coffee table book.
16, September 2016·1 min read

Young writers to launch new book on Isle of Wight Day

All are welcome to the official book launch of the Anonthology at Waterstones on Isle of Wight Day (Saturday 24th September) to celebrate the talent of local young writers and hear spoken word performances.
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15, September 2016·3 min read

Isle of Wight Day bunting row: Elf ‘n’ safety gawn mad? (updated)

Elf 'n' Safety strikes again as a chunk of Isle of Wight Day bunting is removed and destroyed in Lake.
Isle of wight day bunting
14, September 2016·1 min read

Masons to be led by Provincial Grand Master at Isle of Wight Day parade

This will be the first public procession by the Isle of Wight Freemasons in regalia for 103 years. Watch them on Isle of Wight Day, 24th September.
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17, August 2016·1 min read

Calling all artists: Be part of ‘postcard pop-up exhibition’ to celebrate Isle of Wight Day

Take part in the postcard popup exhibition to celebrate Isle of Wight Day and your work will be exhibited at an art gallery in Ryde and then go on to be part of a fundraising exhibition for the Earl Mountbatten Hospice.
Isle of wight day bunting
4, July 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight Day: 75 miles of bunting on its way

75 miles of bunting is being provided free of charge by the ferry companies for Isle of Wight Day. If you're organising an event, make sure you orders some to deck out your street or venue.
isle of wight day
19, April 2016·1 min read

What will you be doing for the very first Isle of Wight Day?

The first Isle of Wight Day is planned for 24th September 2016. Islanders are encouraged to get involved and plan events for the day.
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