Local Community News
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Age UK Isle Of Wight Successfully Distributes £45,000 Worth Of Hygiene Products
Age UK Isle of Wight has announced the successful distribution of 1,000 hygiene packs as part of the 'Dignity in Every Pack' initiative.
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Nationally Renowned Paralegal Lisa Hendy Joins Newport Solicitors
A clinical negligence and personal injury law firm in Newport has announced that nationally renowned paralegal Lisa Hendy has joined their already well established Isle of Wight team as a Legal Assistant.
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Nailed It! Newport Salon Up For Three National Hair And Beauty Awards
A Newport nail salon has been shortlisted for three national awards — less than one year after opening its doors.
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East Cowes' Folly Inn Welcomes New General Manager Ahead Of Summer Season
East Cowes pub, The Folly Inn, has announced the appointment of a new General Manager.
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Rural Island Businesses Invited To Apply For Grants Of Up To £50,000
Rural Island businesses are being invited to apply to the Isle of Wight Rural SME Fund.
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Successful Fundraising Quiz Night for The Vectis Radio 4Ps Training School
The latest in a series of fundraising quiz evenings in aid of the Vectis Radio 4Ps Training School charity has been hailed a success.
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New Monthly Comedy Club Launches In Ryde
Ballyrags Comedy Club launched its first monthly ‘Third Thursday’ show last Thursday (April 18) at Bar 74 in Ryde, with the night deemed by all in attendance to be a roaring success.
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Chillerton And Gatcombe Scarecrow Festival 2024
The award-winning Chillerton And Gatcombe Scarecrow festival returns from May 25 to June 1.
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Grant Funds Open For Isle Of Wight Charities And Not For Profit Groups
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) has two dedicated grant funds currently open to Island-based community groups and small charities operating at a grassroots level.
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Newport Care Home Residents Enjoy Afternoon 'Horsing Around' Thanks To Island Riding Centre
Residents of a Newport care home were treated to a special day out courtesy of the Island Riding Centre this week.
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Night Charity Run Dash In The Dark Returning To Seaclose Park
A popular night-time charity 5km fun run is returning to Seaclose Park, Newport, on Saturday 5 October, to raise vital funds for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.
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Equestrian Success For Isle Of Wight Trio
An Island-based equestrian star has made her mark on the national stage — with a little help from her friends.
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Wight Squirrel Project And IW Red Squirrel Trust Confirm Events To Celebrate Mammal Week
Two Isle of Wight charities have announced events for next month's Mammal Week.
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Ryde Businesses Join For Charity Fashion Show In Aid Of Daisy Chains
Another successful fashion show from Bellissima and Sugar & Spice Lingerie was held at Ryde Castle Hotel showing spring and summer fashions.
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The Fire Rises - First Ever Phoenix Pro Wrestling Show At Barton School
A brand new Isle of Wight wrestling promotion will open its doors for the first-time this weekend.
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Change Of Heart For Isle Of Wight Charity
Members of the Heart Care Club voted to rebrand and rename the group on Saturday (April 20).
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Charity Football Match Set To Raise Funds For Mountbatten
A charity football match will take place in Brading next month to raise money for Mountbatten.
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Isle Of Wight Blind Veteran Organises Unique 6km Blindfolded Walk For Military Charity
A blind veteran from the Isle of Wight has organised a fundraising walk with a difference to raise money for Blind Veterans UK.
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Monkton Arts Set To Host Ryde’s first Annual Gypsy Jazz Festival 2024
Ryde's Monkton Arts will bring its first Gypsy Jazz Festival to the the town next month.
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St Helens Carnival Royalty Chosen
St Helens chose its Carnival Royalty for the 2024 season last Saturday.
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Sponsored Walk Takes Place To Raise Vital Funds or Shanklin's John's Club
A 100-mile trek - which saw participants overcome injury and challenging terrain - has raised money for a Shanklin charity.
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New Lease Of Life For Old Deck Chairs And Deflated Bouncy Castles Thanks To Eco-Friendly Partnership
Wightlink has teamed up with Isle of Wight-based recycling pioneers Inflatable Amnesty to transport materials across the Solent.
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Charity Dog Show Delights Isle Of Wight Community
The Ability Dogs 4 Young People IW Fun Dog Show held last Sunday (April 14) proved an overwhelming success.
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Platform One Reveals Judges For 2024 Wight Noize Final
The judges for this month's Wight Noize final have been announced.
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Islanders Gearing Up For Annual Sandown Sprint This Weekend
Motor racing fans have less than 24 hours to wait until this year’s Island Car Centre Sandown Sprint.
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Sandown Shops Secure Seasonal Success
High Street shops in Sandown took part in a seasonal shop front competition highlighting the arrival of spring and a summer of activity on the horizon for the seaside resort.
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Calling All Quiz Fans — Isle Of Foodbank Event Aiming To Raise Vital Funds
A quiz night fundraiser will take place next week to raise money for the Isle of Wight Foodbank.
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Wight Aviation Museum Donates Historical Souvenir To Island Collection
Helen Blake, Chairperson of Wight Aviation Museum (WAM), presented Gavin Stride of Island Collection with a picture of Pauline Gower and Dorothy Spicer with their Spartan Aircraft called “Helen of Troy” this week.
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Isle of Wight Heroes Con Unleashes Most Extensive Line-Up To Date
For the third consecutive year IW-Heroes Con will take place on the Star Wars anniversary — May the 4th.
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Local Businesses Solve Sight For Wight Car Park Problem
Leading companies in the Island’s construction industry have come together to provide a new car park for Sight for Wight, the independent charity providing information and support to visually impaired Islanders.
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Business Event Set To Provide Insider Knowledge For Island Business Owners
AN INNOVATIVE upcoming event will offer Island companies access to a slew of successful business leaders.
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: Jazah
April's Emerging Artist of the Month is a multi-genre musician who's taken an unconventional route into the music industry.
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Landmark Isle Of Wight Spring Walking Festival On The Horizon
There’s just one month to go until the start of the Isle of Wight Spring Walking Festival, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024.
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New Brighter Site For Popular Ryde Zero Waste Store Her Whey
A popular and eco-friendly Ryde business has relocated to its new, brighter premises in the town.
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Top Trump: Isle Of Wight Technology Company Dons Glad Rags To Collect Top Award
Isle of Wight-based technology firm Innovative Physics has picked up another prestigious award – with a mention from an Artificial Intelligence (AI) version of Donald Trump for its innovative products as an extra bonus.
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Strongest Entry Of Cars Yet For Annual Sandown Sprint
Motor racing fans have just over a week to wait until this year’s Island Car Centre Sandown Sprint, held over the weekend of 20-21 April.
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Help Supports Johns Club 100-Mile Walk This Week
A 100-mile walk in aid of Johns Club, for adults with learning disabilities and mental health, is taking place on Friday (April 12).
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Red Funnel Staff And Customers Raise £30,000 For Aspire
Smiles and cheers were in the air as representatives of Red Funnel and Aspire got together for the ferry operator’s annual cheque presentation tradition.
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Young-At-Heart Diabetic Puss Seeks New Owner For Play And Jabs
A playtime-loving cat who never lets his diabetes hold him back is in need of a new home where his medical needs and requests for chin-rubs can be met.
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Wight Noize Finalists Announced – Here Are The Seven Acts Battling For Main Stage Slot!
Following a successful period of applications from local artists, the Wight Noize shortlist has been announced.
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First For Island As Firm Invests In Latest Green Technology
Rebel Marine, a leading provider of marine services based in Fishbourne, has invested in two state of the art electric tracked machines.
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RNLI Inshore Lifeboat Centre To Hold Open Day As Charity Marks 200 Years
On Sunday May 26, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s Inshore Lifeboat Centre will hold its special bicentenary open day in celebration of the RNLI’s 200th anniversary this year.
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Teenage Superstar Macie Brings Easter Joy To Island Care Home Residents
A teenager with a happy habit of helping others delivered a dose of Easter joy to care homes across the Isle of Wight last weekend.
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Nesting Season Is Here - Report Activity That Puts Our Birds At Risk
Operation Easter - the national enforcement campaign to protect our nesting wild birds - is underway.
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Isle Of Wight Group The Pill Release Debut Single
Isle of Wight punk band, The Pill, have released their debut single ahead of a summer of south coast performances and shows in Oxford and London.
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Isle Of Wight RNLI Bicentenary Photography Competition Launches For Charity’s 200th Anniversary
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution on the Isle of Wight is calling on Islanders and tourists to help the charity celebrate 200 years of saving lives at sea by sending photographs of lifeboats or lifeboat stations along the coast this Easter.
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More Than 300 Yaverland, Sandown And Shanklin Properties Set For Flood And Erosion Benefit
The Environment Agency, in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council, has announced better protection for more than 300 properties and businesses from coastal erosion and flooding in Yaverland, Sandown and Shanklin for the next 50 years.
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Brightbulb Nominated For Global Tech Award
Branston Farm based digital studio, Brightbulb, has been shortlisted for an international tech award.
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Chance To Hear Seldom Heard Story Of Isle Of Wight Volunteer Soldiers
On Friday April 12, retired army Colonel Patrick Crowley will be coming to the Drill Hall in Newport to talk about the fascinating history of volunteer servicemen on the Isle of Wight.
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Snap Fitness Brings Easter Joy To St Mary's Patients
A team of Easter bunnies undertook a weekend mission to deliver the most egg-cellent surprise to the little patients at St Mary’s Hospital.
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Seaview Cuttlefish Amongs Island Biosphere Images In Finland Exhibition
Four island photographers have had their work featured in an exhibition celebrating a Finnish UNESCO Biosphere Reserve's 30-year anniversary and connections with global Biosphere Reserves like the Isle of Wight.
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Hair Raising Feat: Odessey's Academy In Newport Shortlisted For National Award
Odessey's Academy in Newport has been shortlisted in the Best New Salon category of this year's UK Hair and Beauty Awards.
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Artists Unite To Revive Isle Of Wight Open Studios
The Isle of Wight’s artistic tapestry is set to be showcased once more, as IW Open Studios makes a triumphant return in 2024.
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Annual PEACH Art Exhibition Opens This Weekend
The creativity of Island pupils is being showcased and celebrated in a new art exhibition opening at Newport's Quay Arts today (Saturday).
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Dark Skies Exhibition Celebrating Young Talent And Unique Island Skies
The New Carnival Company has launched its IW Dark Skies Art Exhibition, which will be in place until April 19 in the windows of Independent Arts Newport.
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Vectis Radio Shortlisted For National Award
The shortlist for the 2024 Audio and Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS) has been revealed with Vectis Radio being nominated for the second consecutive year in the Community Station of The Year category.
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Deadline This Week For Applications To Make Isle Of Wight A Greener Place
Time is running out for Isle of Wight groups to apply for a grant from Wightlink’s Green Innovation Fund to help make the Island more sustainable.
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Newport Couple Celebrates 70th Anniversary At Abbeyfield Home
Mary and John Clarke, from Newport, have celebrated their 70 years as husband and wife with a party at Avondale, the sheltered housing scheme run by The Abbeyfield Society where they are both living.
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Acts Announced For Ryde's Big Beach Weekender
Organisers have now confirmed the line up for this summer's Big Beach Weekend on Ryde's Harbour Beach.
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Five Isle of Wight Dancers to Represent England in Global Dance Open Finals
Five young dancers from the Isle of Wight have been chosen to represent England in a prestigious dance competition in The Netherlands this summer.
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Food Waste Action Week: Islanders Urged To Choose What They Use
The Isle of Wight Council, with its waste partner, is supporting the UK’s biggest annual food waste reduction campaign.
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Hearty Souls Sought For Wessex Cancer Support Swim For Hope
Can you brave the sea to take part in a charity swim which raised almost £60,000 last year?
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Waves Of Joy At Songs Of The Sea Concert
There was calm at sea in Sandown Bay last weekend, with ecstatic onlookers treated to waves of musical bliss by one of the Island's most admired choirs.
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All Hail Holler! Innovative New Taxi App Arrives On Isle Of Wight
An innovative new taxi booking app, hailed for transforming local transportation across the UK, has launched on the Isle of Wight.
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Great Wight Bite Returns To Cowes With Bigger Serving Of Foodie Entertainment
Following the successful launch of the Great Wight Bite in 2023, the Island’s food and drink festival is set to return on Saturday and Sunday 7-8 September at Northwood House in Cowes.
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Isle Of Wight Companies Open For Business This Saturday
Businesses across the Isle of Wight are opening their doors this Saturday (March 23) for people to find out more about local career opportunities.
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Wildheart Animal Sanctuary Branches Out With Grant Funding
Sandown's Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has hailed the impact of funding from The Tree Council’s Branching Out Fund.
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Isle Of Wight College Students Sailing Towards Successful Career In Tourism
Isle of Wight College students of Travel and Tourism got an insight into Wightlink’s operations at the start of a study day in Portsmouth.
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Isle Of Wight And Southampton Legends To Clash In Fundraising Football Match
Football fans on the Isle of Wight will be treated to an electrifying clash of the titans, as the Island's finest prepare to take on Southampton Legends in a fundraising contest.
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Isle Of Wight Chamber Business Awards Announced For 2024
The nominations have been published for the Isle of Wight Chamber Business Awards 2024.
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Island Volunteers, Officers, Staff And Community Groups Hailed At Annual Awards Event
The Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has thanked volunteers, staff and partners from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight for their exceptional service and commitment at a glittering ceremony in Winchester.
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West Wight Road Runners Putting Miles In For Isle Of Wight Food Bank
Last night (Wednesday) saw West Wight Road Runners transform their weekly club event into a 'Food Bank Run'.
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All Wight Now: 50th Anniversary For Island Dolphins
An Isle of Wight diving club on the cusp of a notable landmark is inviting new members to join.
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Good Result For Tops Newport
Staff and Children at Tops Newport are celebrating a Good rating from Ofsted following their recent inspection.
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Newport's Naturezones Offering Free Entry For National Lottery Open Week
The Isle of Wight's Naturezones Wildlife Education Trust is taking part in National Lottery Open Week for the first time.
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St Catherine’s Gala Raises Thousands For Young People With Additional Needs
The St Catherine’s Gala Dinner and Grand Auction held on Saturday (March 9) raised an amazing £7,500 to support the school’s work with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
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Movie And Music Fundraiser To Take Place In Aid Of Freshwater Skatepark
A fundraiser is taking place to raise money for the new Skatepark and Pump track in Freshwater.
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Priory School Celebrates Isle Of Wight Music, Dance And Drama Festival Success
Priory School is celebrating its successes in the Speech and Drama section of the Isle of Wight Music, Dance and Drama Festival last week.
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Purple Twist For Newport's Annual Aspire Easter Duck Race
This year's Aspire duck race will take place on Saturday March 30 at Shide Trees, Newport, with a 1pm start time.
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To Be Frank: British Medal For Isle Of Wight Based Powerlifter
Ferenc 'Frank' Schlepp, a 45 year-old powerlifting enthusiast from the Isle of Wight, is celebrating a podium finish at a national event.
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Could Your Campaign Influence Behaviour?
The winner of a new poster competition will see their artwork displayed on buses and trains across the Isle of Wight.
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Summer Dates Announced For Ryde's Big Beach Weekender
Following a year out due to the closure of Robin Hill last year, it has been confirmed that The Woodland Sessions will relaunch this summer as The Big Beach Weekender.
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Blockbuster Line-up Announced For Returning Cowes Fringe Festival
An eclectic array of artists have been named for this year's Cowes Fringe Festival.
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: Ruby
It's not often that you meet a teenage musician as composed as Ruby, a student at Platform One who is making major strides already in 2024.
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Popular Ryde Arts Café To Expand Following Closure And Refurbishment
Ryde's Monkton Arts has announced a shake-up, with a short closure for refurbishment and expansion of facilities.
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Calling All Musicians — Wight Noize Returns With Chance To Play Isle Of Wight Festival Main Stage
What if there was a way to step onto the same stage as international rock royalty Green Day at the IW Festival 2024?
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Book Now For Free Easter Activity Spaces For Eligible Children And Young People
Children and young people will once again be able to enjoy a varied programme of free activities during the upcoming Easter holidays.
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Priory School Pupils And Teachers Celebrate World Book Day In Style
Whippingham's Priory School has celebrated World Book Day in style today (Thursday).
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Isle Of Wight Walking Festival Launches First Walks For Spring 2024
Celebrating 25 years in 2024, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival has released the first set of walks that can be enjoyed in this year’s spring event.
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Young People Of Ryde Enjoy Cake And Cuppa Success
The young people at Network Ryde, the Town Council’s Youth Service have successfully raised over £200 for Haylands Farm, a work based training centre for people with a learning disability on the Isle of Wight.
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Isle Of Wight Red Squirrel Hotspots To Look Out For This Easter
Easter is a particularly good time to look for red squirrels on the Isle of Wight as natural food sources are becoming more abundant and they are anxious to build up their strength and fat reserves after winter.
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Vectis Radio Announces Finalists For 2024 Isle Of Wight Community Awards
Vectis Radio has announced the finalists for its 2024 Community Awards.
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Isle Of Wight Sailor Arthur Nominated For National Athlete Of The Month Award
A sailor from Wootton has been nominated for a national sports award.
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Latest Isle Of Wight Scam Warnings
Some more scam warnings have been issued by Trading Standards this week.
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Rubbish Survey: Island Residents Have Say On Waste And Recycling
The results are in!
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Government Grant Brings Good News To Local Youth Mental Health Charity
Mental health services for young people on the Island have received a huge boost thanks to a £200,000 Government grant to develop an Early Intervention Hub.
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Isle Of Wight Businesses Open Doors For Career Opportunities
Vestas, Red Funnel and GKN Aerospace are among a variety of businesses opening their doors on the Isle of Wight next month for people to find out more about career opportunities.
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Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival Raises Over £6,000 To Help Island Charities in 2023
The Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival organisers have announced that the 2023 event raised a total of more than £6,000, with donations to be made to selected charitable causes, across the Island.
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Freshwater Bookshop Shortlisted For Prestigious National Award
An Isle of Wight bookshop has made the shortlist to win a prestigious national award.
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MBE Honour For Mountbatten Chief Nigel
A prominent figure in the Isle of Wight charity sector has celebrated receiving an accolade for his contributions to the local community.
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Scams: Isle Of Wight Council And Cold Caller Warnings Issued
A myriad of new scam warnings have been issued for the Isle of Wight this week.
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Much-Needed Funds And Food Donated For People In Need
Isle of Wight people experiencing homelessness are benefiting from a £1,500 grant and produce donated to the Pop Up Soup Kitchen (PUSK).
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From Needles To Noggins: Age UK Isle Of Wight's Hand-Knitted Hats Help Spread Warmth
Age UK Isle of Wight is continuing its ongoing "Spread The Warmth" campaign.
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The Little Sweep Remembered On Valentine’s Day
A poignant gathering was held in Newport's Church Litten on Valentine’s Day to remember ‘The Little Sweep’ Valentine Gray.
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Barton Primary School And Newport Residential Care Home Excel In Poetry Together Campaign
Barton Primary School students, under the guidance of Independent Arts, enthusiastically participated in the Poetry Together campaign, producing work that has been recognised as one of the winning entries.
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Isle Of Wight's Ruby To Make Mainland Debut At Iconic HMV Store Today
Isle of Wight singer, Ruby, will perform at the iconic HMV record store in Southampton this evening (Friday).
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Isle Of Wight Story Festival Gets Underway At Quay Arts Today
The annual Isle of Wight Story Festival gets underway at Newport’s Quay Arts today (Thursday).
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Fossils And Dinosaurs To Feature In Episode Three Of Isle Of Wight Jewel Of The South Tonight
The third episode of Isle of Wight: Jewel of the South will feature famous fossil hunting palaeontologist Martin Simpson, who is on the lookout for a prehistoric giant.
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Isle Of Wight Artist Competes In Sky’s ‘Landscape Artist Of The Year’
Island-based creative, Andy Ashdown, is one of just 48 artists selected from more than 2,000 applicants to compete in the current series of ‘Landscape Artist of the Year’ on Sky Arts.
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Chantelle Going Extra Mile For Engineering Apprenticeship
A teenager from the Isle of Wight has been heralded for her incredible efforts as an apprentice at Southern Water.
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Council Museums Offer Half Term Activities For Families
Half term activities are on offer at to two Island museums in February.
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Team GB Superstar Pays Inspiring Visit To Ryde's Dover Park Primary
Team GB Double Trampolinist, Otis McAuliffe, paid a special visit to Dover Park Primary School last week, leaving a lasting impact on the pupils.
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Isle Of Wight Charity MAD-Aid Hoping To Reintroduce Favourite Fundraiser
Isle of Wight-based charity MAD-Aid is hoping to bring back a favourite fundraiser – Push The Wight.
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Heartless Air Rifle Act Sees Stray Cat Zuleika Admitted To RSPCA Isle Of Wight
A stray cat, now named Zuleika, provided a shock after being admitted to the RSPCA Isle of Wight Branch.
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24 For 24: Isle Of Wight Talent For Your Radar This Year
Our annual celebration of Island talent sees Isle of Wight Radio's Dom Kureen look at 24 of the brightest local sparks and what we can look forward to from them this year.
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Isle of Wight Toy Appeal Returns for 2023
The Isle of Wight Radio Christmas Toy Appeal is back for 2023, with the aim of spreading festive cheer to thousands of less-fortunate children across the Island.
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: Amy Jolliffe
This month’s Emerging Artist is a 20-year-old wunderkind who has made an increasing impact on the local scene over the course of 2023.
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: The Optimists
Our Emerging Artist of the Month for June will be making their Isle of Wight Festival Main Stage debut on Sunday (June 18) after winning this year's Wight Noize competition.
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: Jay Eatwell
Isle of Wight Radio's Emerging Artist of the Month for May will be a name familiar to thousands of people across the UK.
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: Luna Carina
This month’s Emerging Artist is an indie-rock band which has already received recognition from BBC Introducing.
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: Charlotte 'Tink' Beadle
This month's Emerging Artist arrived at Isle of Wight HQ adorned with a weighted backpack as part of her training for a European trek later this year.
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: Ben Stubbs
February's Emerging Artist of the Month hasn't followed trends conventional to Islanders in the music industry.
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Emerging Artist Of The Month: Meg Rasmussen
This month's emerging artist has been patient in building both her online and stage presence over the past couple of years.
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Isle Of Wight Emerging Artist Of The Month: Phoenix Lopes
The story of this month's emerging artist, Phoenix Lopes, is one of patience and overcoming lockdown stimulated disillusionment.
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Isle Of Wight Emerging Artist Of The Month: Josh White
Did you realise that Eminem was on the Isle of Wight Festival line-up last year?
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Traffic Advice Issued For Walk The Wight
Thousands of Islanders are set to Walk the Wight next month — with Island Roads is providing support for Mountbatten’s big fundraiser.
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Hovertravel's Hoverbus Showcases All-New Look
Hovertravel has awarded First Bus the contract to operate its Hoverbus service, which connects the hovercraft for crossings to and from the Isle of Wight.
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Bear Grylls Pays Homage To Young Islander Ginny Following Ultimate Scouting Award
Chief Scout, Islander and national icon, Bear Grylls, has honoured Ginny Treadgold, from Chillerton at a special event at Windsor Castle.
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Southern Vectis To Open May Community Fund For Worthy Causes Across Isle Of Wight
Southern Vectis is offering its support to local charities, schools, sports teams and events organisers this May, as part of a good causes initiative.