Isle of Wight council needs an extra £10-24m each year to support extra costs of delivering services on the Island
Councillor Karl Love resigns from Alliance Group, citing concerns over devolution and decision-making (updated)
17, January 2025·1 min readCowes RNLI Station celebrates new shore crew qualification and volunteer commitmentFive locals at Cowes RNLI Station have now qualified as shore crew, ready to assist both exercises and shouts
10, January 2025·1 min readAnnual Barry Cass Memorial Bash raises over £3,800 for Cowes RNLI StationDuke of York’s annual Barry Cass Memorial Bash raises £3,805.27 for Cowes RNLI
18, December 2024·1 min readFishermen rescued by Cowes RNLI after boat troubles in the SolentFishermen stranded at sea by engine failure saved by Cowes lifeboat crew
11, December 2024·1 min readCowes RNLI crew honoured with Coronation Medals on King Charles’ birthdayService medals celebrate Cowes RNLI crew's commitment on King's birthday
8, November 2024·1 min readEarly morning mission for Cowes lifeboat aids yacht aground near Beaulieu RiverCowes RNLI rescues lone sailor from yacht grounded on Hampshire shore
26, September 2024·1 min readCowes RNLI volunteer takes the plunge to raise funds for local community centreCharity swimmer conquers challenging Solent currents for West Wight Sports Centre
12, September 2024·1 min readCouple’s unique 911-hour challenge to raise funds for RNLI lifeboatsIf you spot them on the Island next week, give Belinda and James a wave - and if you can, donate to their unique fundraiser for RNLI
22, August 2024·1 min readFishermen tow stranded French yacht to safety off Ventnor coast amid choppy seasVentnor fishermen and Bembridge Lifeboat rescue French sailor from choppy coastal waters
19, August 2024·1 min readCowes RNLI lifeboat aids yachtsman after vessel runs aground near NewtownCowes RNLI lifeboat crew swiftly rescues yachtsman from grounding near Newtown
10, August 2024·1 min readCowes RNLI lifeboat responds to 34-foot yacht grounded in Beaulieu RiverCouple on yacht receive emergency help from Cowes RNLI in Beaulieu River
7, August 2024·2 min readRNLI Cowes joins bicentenary celebrations with nationwide photographic commemorationHistoric photo marks Cowes RNLI's contribution to two centuries of lifesaving legacy
25, June 2024·1 min readNo major incidents as RNLI lifeboat provides cover at Isle of Wight FestivalRNLI lifeboat joins security efforts on River Medina during busy festival