Central Wight

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7 September 20262 min read

Two Newport heritage sites offer free entry and tours for Heritage Open Days

5 September 20262 min read

Quay Arts marks 50 years by raffling tutors' original artwork in bespoke sketchbook

4 September 20261 min read

Newport Heritage Day returns on 12th September with free tours and activities

3 September 20261 min read

Bus stops on Arreton's A3056 will be upgraded during roadworks starting Monday

3 September 20262 min read

Angela from Naturezones describes a striking summer for Clouded Yellow butterflies at Blackwater

2 September 20262 min read

Councillor Ed Blake wants firm assurances that Vittlefields junction improvements won't face further delay

1 September 20261 min read

A new promenade performance retraces Victorian poet Charlotte Mew's family ties to Newport

1 September 20261 min read

Newchurch Parish Council backs cutting the A3056 speed limit to protect cyclists

1 September 20262 min read

Good Boost brings personalised, waterproof tablet-guided exercise to two 1Leisure centre swimming pools

30 August 20261 min read

Free Quay Arts exhibition sees artists respond to the ocean's nurdle pollution

29 August 20261 min read

Hear the curator's stories behind Quay Arts' free 50 year exhibition

28 August 20261 min read

Over 100 objections filed against Gunville double yellow lines; councillors decide next Thursday

Latest comments

Snowwolf1 31 Oct 2026Would appear the whole of the Island is being overtaken by road works, or' gas and water boards…Major Godshill road works start next week, with shuttle bus in place
Snowwolf1 31 Oct 2026Must agree I wouldn't want to walk down to the coastal view using those steps! A hand rail…Councillor calls for action on Bouldnor Viewpoint after coast path works
Snowwolf1 31 Oct 2026Are our Councillors all able to openly think about others views and ideas or are they set in…Voluntary Improvement Board explained: what it does and doesn’t do
Angela Hewitt 31 Oct 2026Congratulatioins HelenWight Aviation Museum founder receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Angela Hewitt 31 Oct 2026The Government is BROKE. They need to keep the business rates. I wouldn't be surprised if there is…Hampshire and Isle of Wight could miss out on £180 million, says mayoral candidate
prospero 31 Oct 2026I congratulate both our MPs for the work they have done on this I share their frustration and…Joe Robertson MP raises ferry group concerns with Maritime Minister
prospero 30 Oct 2026Ever since the Covid regulations we see an over indulged and under controlled dog population who are beginning…Police appeal after sheep attacked by dog near Carisbrooke Castle
bertram66 30 Oct 2026Nice item,question thou,how was this group of advisors ,advertised,if they currently advise who are they?Voluntary Improvement Board explained: what it does and doesn’t do