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Re:Box, the Island’s smallest art gallery located in a classic Kiosk No.6 on Lind Street in Ryde, is showcasing new work by artist Liz Cooke.

The legendary actor, whose career spans more than 60 years with credits from I, Claudius and Gladiator to The Crown and The King’s Speech, will appear in conversation with Richard Clifford.

The event featured a live performance by Paulo, who entertained attendees with a selection of beloved songs, creating a warm and uplifting atmosphere.

Held at the Lakeside Park Hotel in Wootton, guests from across the Island enjoyed an evening inspired by the traditional Indian festival of colour, love and spring.

ICRTouch has announced it will continue supporting Sophie’s Legacy for a second year.

Red Funnel has raised more than £50,000 for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance as part of its 2025 Charity of the Year partnership.

The Isle of Wight is set to appear in one of television’s most watched shows after months of planning behind the scenes.

A butterfly once officially classed as extinct in the UK has been spotted on the Isle of Wight, according to conservationists.

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.