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Newport is the capital of the Isle of Wight. It’s the town with the most nation-wide chains of shops as well as being the centre for business. The County council are head-quartered there.

Wombles posing for photo after the Medina Estuary tidy up

13, March 2023·2 min read

Community spirit shines as Vectis Wombles gather for Medina Estuary cleanup

Well done to all those who gave up their time to take part in the Womble Tidy Up at the weekend

10, March 2023·1 min read

Walking 27 miles for a cause: Help St George’s School raise funds for a new minibus

Staff at St George's School will be doing a sponsored walk in order to raise funds towards a new minibus

10, March 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight NHS Trust brings back specialist care for dementia patients in new pilot

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has launched a six-month pilot for a new mental health ward for dementia patients, four years after a previous specialist ward closed due to care concerns

repair cafe - electronic items being repaired

9, March 2023·1 min read

Join the repair revolution and book your broken items in to be fixed at this month’s Repair Cafe

Join the repair revolution and take your damaged items to the expert volunteers at Isle of Wight Repair Cafe’s event on 11th March

person with adapted keyboard for visual impairment

9, March 2023·2 min read

Join Sight for Wight and Wight Sense at a one-stop-shop event for visually and hearing impaired Islanders

It will be a one-stop-shop for on the spot advice, equipment demonstrations and signposting for support any Islanders living with sight or hearing conditions

8, March 2023·1 min read

Man of no fixed abode charged with motor offences, theft and shoplifting

A 40-year-old man in Newport was charged with driving offences and theft, including multiple shoplifting incidents

7, March 2023·2 min read

Support Wight Brainy Bunch with a night of music and mastery from Fergus McCready and Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra

Discover the rare talent of oboe virtuoso Fergus McCready as he makes his debut with Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra

7, March 2023·1 min read

Don’t miss free diabetes care event with Isle of Wight’s Lead Nurse, Liz Whittingstall: Register now

Liz will provide a general overview and update on diabetes care for people living on the Isle of Wight, followed by a question and answer session

6, March 2023·1 min read

Join the conversation: NCCC asks for public input on the future of Victoria Recreation Ground

Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council are inviting the public to suggest sporting ideas for Victoria Recreation Ground

6, March 2023·2 min read

New community pantry in Newport to provide affordable food for residents in need

A new community pantry in Newport aims to provide affordable food for residents in need, with Isle of Wight council's support through connect4communities

3, March 2023·2 min read

Lord Louis Library to undergo major renovation – expect temporary changes

Isle of Wight Council's Lord Louis Library in Newport will undergo essential works to improve services

Neon sign reading and breathe on a background of green foliage by max-van-den-oetelaar with OTW flash

28, February 2023·2 min read

Learn from the experts: Menopause and Self-Care event comes to the Isle of Wight

Discover self-care techniques for menopausal women with six expert speakers at this Isle of Wight event

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