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Children across the Isle of Wight have been dressing up as their favourite literary characters to celebrate World Book Day today.

Mums will be able to travel for free on the Red Jet this Mother’s Day as part of a special offer from Red Funnel.

The Labour MP said he could not support a financial plan that includes £6 million of cuts to council services.

Thomas, who studies at the Royal College of Music in London, is widely regarded as one of the Island’s most promising young musicians.

Members of Nettlestone and Seaview Shed have raised funds for the Daisy Ring bus through the sale of their hand-crafted wooden gifts.

Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils took part in immersive sessions focused on Mandarin language and Chinese culture.

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Hundreds of families turned out for this year’s Isle of Wight Story Festival, as celebrated authors, illustrators and TV stars took over Quay Arts in Newport.

The Vectis Youth Bellringers will travel to Nottingham on 4 July to take part in the Ringing World National Youth Competition.

Freshwater Independent Lifeboat is calling on Islanders to get behind a major fundraising campaign to help complete vital improvements to its lifeboat station.

From throwing on the potter’s wheel to exploring hand-building techniques, the classes cover a wide variety of traditional pottery skills.

Southern Vectis engineering technician Sam Wenman is celebrating this week — after being named employee of the year by the Isle of Wight bus operator.

An Isle of Wight beach has been named as one of the world’s most distinctive by travel website TripAdvisor.

Robin Hill Adventure Park has announced a major new addition for families — Robin’s Nest, an all-weather indoor soft play centre set to open in March 2026. The new attraction, which takes over the former 4D cinema building, will feature dedicated play zones for toddlers and older children, including an obstacle course, ball pool, interactive LED floor, crawl tubes, and both vertical and spiral slides. There will also be a comfortable viewing area for parents with nearby refre

The study is currently seeking healthy adults aged 20–80.

RSPCA Isle of Wight has appointed Maggie Lloyd as its new Chair of Trustees.

Residents from Vecta House Care Home enjoyed a day of wildlife and discovery.

The Falconry Experience - based at Robin Hill - has welcomed a new resident to the Isle of Wight — an 11-year-old captive-bred Bald Eagle named Kailani.

Residents at Old Charlton House in Cowes marked World Golden Retriever Day with a visit from some very special four-legged visitors.

Portsmouth Comic Con is back at Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May 2026, promising a weekend of family-friendly fun.