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    Isle of Wight Open Studio: Seven artists, one address, endless inspiration

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    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

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    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

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    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

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    A range of artworks on display

    Isle of Wight Open Studio: Seven artists, one address, endless inspiration

    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    Robert Carter's painting in the window of Peer Studios

    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

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    Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club to carry 12-foot oar across the Isle of Wight for Walk the Wight

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    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

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    Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

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    Wessex Cancer Support brings community funday back to Ryde in May

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    Red Jet coming into harbour at night

    Red Funnel launches late-night Red Jet charter service for Isle of Wight travellers

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    Isle of Wight sustainability group encourages Islanders to research candidates before Thursday’s vote

    Ryde Town Hall - Ryde Theatre

    Ryde Town Hall purchase accused of being rushed through under cover of Isle of Wight elections

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    £45.6 million in NHS profits leaked to private companies in Hampshire and Isle of Wight in two years

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    Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club to carry 12-foot oar across the Isle of Wight for Walk the Wight

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    Guess the Party: Photo edition May 2026 Isle of Wight Council election game

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    Dog-friendly beaches on the Isle of Wight where you can walk all year round

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    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

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    Isle of Wight e-scooter and bike share schemes set to continue until 2028

    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

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    Nearly 30,000 Isle of Wight renters set to benefit as Renters’ Rights Act comes into force

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

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    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

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    Parents urged to extend Child Benefit before it stops automatically in August

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    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

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    Our Travel section is the place to check for fast and accurate travel updates from all the ferry companies, bus, train and hovercraft operator.

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    Red Funnel launches late-night Red Jet charter service for Isle of Wight travellers

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    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

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    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

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    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

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    Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

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    Letter: ‘Temu’ Floating Bridge 6 wastes £1 million a year of your council money

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    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

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    Councillor questions Fairlee Road diversion plan as two-week closure looms

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    Fairlee Road to close for two weeks from 20th April for utility works

    Ryde Pier Head train station canopy

    Asbestos canopy among works proposed for Ryde Pier Head station (updated)

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

    Isle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East Cowes

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    Paul Merton’s upcoming ‘Driving Amazing Trains’ series features the Isle of Wight

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    Hovercraft propeller from iconic SR-N4 could become East Cowes heritage landmark

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    Isle of Wight records mildest gritting winter in 13 years with just 22 runs made

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If you’re a cricket fan, then you may well be interested in reading the regular updates we receive from Isle of Wight cricket clubs. If your cricket club is not featured, get in touch and see what we can do.

cricket on a hill
2, September 2015·2 min read

Ventnor Under 15s clinch Cricket League title

Excellent work from the Ventnor Under 15s team at Ventnor Cricket Club (none of whom are even 15) for clinching the Andy Butler Sports Ground Specialist League championship title.
ventnor cricket club
25, August 2015·3 min read

Ventnor Cricket Club: Latest win confirms premier division status

Ventnor Cricket Club clinched a fifth win in their last seven Southern Electric Premier Division game at the weekend.
Danny Briggs on BBC
12, August 2015·2 min read

Cricket: Danny Briggs’ return boosts Ventnor

Ventnor look to continue their recent fine run which has brought them three victories and winning draw as they head to Alton on Saturday.
Cricket match:
4, August 2015·3 min read

Cricket: Skipper Holmes leads Ventnor to Victory

A roundup of the latest cricket news from Ventnor Cricket Club
Cricket match:
21, July 2015·2 min read

The Sydney Cricket Ground Trust XI head to Steephill this Friday

Why not take Friday afternoon off and head to Steephill to see Ventnor host the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust XI from Australia.The match starts at 1pm.
Cricket ball:
14, July 2015·2 min read

Cricket: Westhorpe inspires Ventnor to six wicket win

Neil Westhorpe rescued his side from the depths of 65-5 with a superbly disciplined knock in Saturday’s Southern Electric Premier Division clash at Newclose.
Cricket match:
30, June 2015·1 min read

Cricket: Wilson’s blast gives Ventnor a lift

An exceptional bowling performance from Adam Wilson routed Lymington for just 87 in Saturday’s Southern Electric Premier Division game at Newclose and ultimately led Ventnor to a welcome win after a run of six successive defeats.
Cricket players:
16, June 2015·1 min read

Cricket: Alton defeat continues poor Ventnor run

Ventnor suffered a sixth defeat in seven games after a six wicket loss against Alton in Saturday’s Southern Electric Premier Division clash at Newclose.
Cricket ball:
9, June 2015·2 min read

Cricket: Heavy defeat leaves Ventnor bottom

Ventnor may have slipped to the bottom of the Premier Division but 14 year old Ben Attrill produced an astonishing performance to lead Ventnor’s third team to a fifth consecutive win.
Cricket match
2, June 2015·2 min read

Ventnor defeated in high scoring contest

Catch up on all the action at Ventnor Cricket Club with this latest report.
Cricket ball:
26, May 2015·3 min read

Ventnor defeated at Sarisbury in high scoring encounter

Find out about all the action from last weekend and the fixture for next with this report from Ventnor Cricket Club.
Cricket match:
19, May 2015·1 min read

Cricket: Champions inflict a second defeat

A late innings onslaught proved decisive as reigning champions South Wilts ran out winners by 88 runs in Saturday’s ECB Southern Electric Premier Division clash with Ventnor at Newclose.
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