Brave Island’s Young Artist Award exhibition opens this Saturday
The exhibition is a superb showcase for young Isle of Wight talent
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Isle of Wight photographer selected for exhibition at Saatchi Gallery
Vincent Dupont-Blackshaw’s photographic assemblage hung alongside international artists at London’s Saatchi Gallery
Isle of Wight residents urged to only use official Blue Badge application service
Check the web address before applying for a Blue Badge and only use the official GOV.UK website
Isle of Wight Literary Festival Schools’ Programme reaches more than 6,000 pupils
Biggest programme yet brings 27 authors to Island schools, reaching 6,000 pupils
Isle of Wight libraries announce Halloween activities for October half-term
Island libraries are hosting Halloween crafts, stories and bat encounters this half-term
Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards 2026: more than 51,000 votes cast
Island tourism businesses, new and established, await verdicts at Red Funnel awards
New dinosaur species named from Isle of Wight fossil
Professor Paul Barrett, the study’s senior author from the Natural History Museum, said the Isle of Wight “continues to surprise us with new dinosaur species”
Have your say on Ventnor’s future at free consultation evening
Among other things, residents can have their say on Ventnor’s carnival, beach safety and finances
Isle of Wight Literary Festival returns to Cowes for 15th year with sell-out crowds
Thousands flocked to Cowes for the 15th Isle of Wight Literary Festival
Police car crash through railings closes Ryde Pier (photos – updated )
Police car crashes through Ryde Pier railings; nobody hurt, FastCat service suspended
Parish council explores taking over village green from Isle of Wight Council
St Helens Parish Council explores taking over ownership of historic village greens
Fossil hunts and rock pooling at Fort Victoria this half-term
Fossil hunts, rock pooling and expert help at Fort Victoria over half-term