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Montage of work by different artists at Binnel Studios

27, August 2026·2 min read

Binnel Studios opens for its twelfth annual Summer Exhibition this weekend

Seven artists show new work at Binnel Studios' free twelfth Summer Exhibition this Bank Holiday Weekend

Illustrative Visual of Pedestrian access to main entrance

27, August 2026·2 min read

Council team warns over recreation ground access in Nine Acres school plans

Council warns Nine Acres school plans could block long-used recreation ground access

Family walking on hillside near freshwater bay -

27, August 2026·2 min read

Visit Isle of Wight proposes stepped levy for Wight BID 3 to protect small companies

Visit Isle of Wight unveils a stepped levy proposal ahead of October's Wight BID 3 ballot

Whitehouse Road, Betty Haunt Lane and Forest Road

27, August 2026·1 min read

£1.83m revamp planned for Island’s ‘number one accident site’

£1.83 million scheme could remodel Isle of Wight's most dangerous road junction

Fire crews fighting fire at Ryde Theatre

27, August 2026·1 min read

Ryde Theatre fire believed to have been started deliberately say Fire Service

About 35 firefighters tackled a fire at Ryde Theatre believed started deliberately

Dental patient sitting in dentist's chair with dentist standing over him

27, August 2026·1 min read

Shanklin NHS dental practice bid withdrawn after tenant pulls out

NHS dental plans for Shanklin's Conservative Club have been withdrawn

woman with silver hair, skin painted silver and silver clothes

27, August 2026·2 min read

Charity asks Island to ‘turn silver’ for week celebrating older people

Island charity Age UK Isle of Wight asks schools and businesses to help turn the Island silver

Bouldnor Forest from the air

26, August 2026·6 min read

Campaign group raises fears over Bouldnor Forest cabins (updated)

A newly formed group raises wildfire and wildlife fears over Forestry England's Bouldnor Forest cabin plans

the former richwoods store in ryde

26, August 2026·2 min read

Former Ryde furniture store granted off-licence despite 28 objections

Councillors approve alcohol licence for former Ryde furniture store despite 28 objections

Painted fabric draping into a pond

26, August 2026·3 min read

Quay Arts to host Ryde Art Collective’s major 2026 exhibition

Ten Island artists open a new exhibition at Quay Arts this autumn

Young athletes receiving their awards

26, August 2026·2 min read

Nominations open for 2026 Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards

Island sports awards seek nominations for athletes, coaches and behind-the-scenes volunteers

Victoria Barracks

26, August 2026·1 min read

UKSA backs harbour commission plans for Guardhouse at Victoria Barracks

UKSA backs harbour commission plans to restore East Cowes Guardhouse as facilities

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