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16 October 20262 min read

Care Quality Commission figures show more Island care homes rated below good

16 October 20261 min read

Summer beach safety figures for Ventnor emerge ahead of next month’s consultation

16 October 20262 min read

Red Squirrel Trust hosts woodland walks and launches children’s club in Ryde

15 October 20263 min read

Former cafe operator unveils plan for villagers to buy Wroxall’s last remaining pub

15 October 20261 min read

Newport man and Nottingham designer launch a witch-themed card game on Kickstarter today

15 October 20262 min read

These Boots and Day Lewis branches will open until 8.30pm on weekdays

15 October 20261 min read

Women can book a yoga evening with poetry and a vegetarian supper

15 October 20262 min read

Committee refuses campaigners’ request to review how the council handled their Southern Water petition

15 October 20263 min read

Teemill sponsors T-shirts for volunteers behind West Wight’s growing Eco Refill scheme

15 October 20261 min read

Tarot cards retelling Island stories are on show in Ryde until Saturday

14 October 20261 min read

The exhibition is a superb showcase for young Isle of Wight talent

14 October 20261 min read

Vincent Dupont-Blackshaw’s photographic assemblage hung alongside international artists at London’s Saatchi Gallery

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