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New Physio Clinic Opens In Wootton
A new physiotherapy clinic has opened in Wootton. Husband and wife team, Marie and Tom Brown, have officially launched Haven...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 6, 2025


MLD Studio Dancers’ Eleven Hour Challenge For Mountbatten Isle Of Wight
Up to 70 young dancers from MLD Studio will perform across the Isle of Wight, on Sunday (10 August) in aid of Mountbatten Isle of Wight....

Dominic Kureen
Aug 6, 2025


Island Youth Shines Through At Cricket Skills Festival
The final event of the Isle of Wight’s 'Chance to Shine Cricket Skills Festival' saw more than 100 children take part in a day of fun,...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 6, 2025


Proms '25 Brings Classical Entertainment To Robin Hill
Saturday (26 July) saw Proms ’25 deliver an unforgettable evening of music, magic and community spirit to Robin Hill. The event raised...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 4, 2025


Cowes Residential Home Sailing Trip Brings Joy To Residents
Residents from Old Charlton House in Cowes experienced the first of their sailing trips thanks to the charities, Wetwheels and Cowes...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 1, 2025


Four More Island Groups Boosted By WightAID Cash
A music group, a youth sports initiative, a knitting club and an Isle of Wight event, have all benefited in the latest diverse round of...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 1, 2025


National Trust Celebrates Removal From Heritage At Risk Register During Festival Of Archaeology
As part of this year’s Festival of Archaeology (19 July to 3 August), the National Trust is celebrating a major conservation milestone on...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 1, 2025


Kick Start: Exciting New Trainer Store Opens In Shanklin
Trainer fans, mark your calendars – a brand new trainer shop is stepping onto the Isle of Wight high street this weekend. Herd Footwear,...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 1, 2025


Viewing Opportunity At First-Of-A-Kind Island Homes
A chance to view luxury seaside homes built on the former Colonel Bogeys nightclub site will be available this weekend. The Breakwaters...

Dominic Kureen
Aug 1, 2025


Islanders Urged To Show Their Support As Isle Of Wight Shortlisted In Global Awards Once More
For the second year running, the Isle of Wight has been shortlisted as the ‘Most Desirable Island in Europe’ in the prestigious...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 31, 2025


Age UK Isle Of Wight Announces Record Achievement In Big Knit Campaign
Age UK Isle of Wight (AUKIW) hit a record figure for this year’s Big Knit campaign, with thanks to knitters across the Island. The Big...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 30, 2025


Visit Isle Of Wight Fights Corner For Local Businesses
The results of the Isle of Wight visitor statistics for the first 6 months of 2025 have been released by Visit Isle of Wight. The...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 29, 2025


WightTricks Hosts Second Annual Tricking Competition With Record Attendance And International Acclaim
The Isle of Wight was set alight once again as WightTricks welcomed athletes, coaches and spectators for the second Flip The Island...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 28, 2025


Urgent Sandown Cycle Track Work Underway
Island Roads is working to quickly reopen a section of the popular Newport to Sandown cycle track, which has been temporarily closed due...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 25, 2025


Blackgang Chine Needs Your Vote To Win Big At The UK Theme Park Awards
Blackgang Chine, the UK’s oldest theme park, has been shortlisted in four major categories at the 2025 UK Theme Park Awards – and now it...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 25, 2025


Orchard House Resident’s Fishing Dream Comes True
A long-standing wish came true this week at Newport's Orchard House Care Centre when one of the home’s residents, a former avid...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 25, 2025


Mountbatten Learns How Much It Will Receive In Second Phase Of Government Funding
The Mountbatten Group, which comprises Mountbatten Isle of Wight and Mountbatten Hampshire, has been advised it will receive just under...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 22, 2025


A Feast For The Mind — Isle Of Wight Libraries Serve Up The Big Tasty Read
This summer, Isle of Wight libraries are cooking up something special — and it’s bound to whet your literary appetite! They’re joining...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 22, 2025


Ryde Mayor Joins Opticians’ Street Party To Mark 21st Anniversary And Support Mountbatten
DELIGHTED staff whipped out the cakes and games to mark this month’s 21st anniversary of Ryde Specsavers. The team worked hard, baking...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 18, 2025


Isle Of Wight Taskforce Discusses Youth Affairs During Parliamentary Visit
On Monday (14 July) six young people from the IOW Youth Trust Taskforce went to Parliament to speak at the All Party Parliamentary Group...

Dominic Kureen
Jul 18, 2025
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