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• New Marina Planned for East Cowes

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• Pan Together Counting The Isle Of Wight's Cost-Of-Living Crisis

  Pan Together — a small local charity which exists to support and provide a community hub for the residents of East Newport — is appealing for help aiding those in need as the cooler months draw closer.

• Islander Annie Caddick Wins Silver Medal At 2024 Paris Paralympics

  Islander Annie Caddick is celebrating after securing a silver medal at this summer's Paralympics.

• Cowes Enterprise College Students Shine In Matilda The Musical

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• Isle Of Wight Emergency Services Called Following Discovery Of Body

  Emergency services were called to Shorwell in the early hours of this morning (Thursday) following the discovery of a body.

• Celebrating 25 Years — More Walks Added To The Autumn Isle Of Wight Walking Festival Line-Up

  There’s just four weeks to go before the Autumn Isle of Wight Walking Festival, celebrating 25 years in 2024.

• Third Arrest Made Following Arson Incidents At The Ocean Hotel In Sandown

  Officers investigating a recent series of arsons at the Ocean Hotel in Sandown have arrested a third man as part of their enquiries.

• Extensive Newport Town Centre Work To Begin This Month

  A section of Newport’s busy South Street is to be upgraded by Island Roads later this month.

• Island Line And Ryde Pier Set To Close For Maintenance

  MAJOR engineering works will take place on the Island Line and Ryde Pier starting from tomorrow.

• Islanders Offered Free Blood Pressure Monitor Home Loan Scheme

  The Isle of Wight Council is offering residents the chance to borrow a blood pressure monitor from one of six local libraries across the Island, FREE of charge.

• Free Healthy Eating Cookery Courses Coming To Ryde

  Ryde Town Council has been awarded funding by the South Western Railway Customer and Communities Investment Fund (CCIF) and SNG to deliver a series of community cookery sessions.

• Major Plans Revealed For Isle Of Wight Education Revamp

  Major plans to transform Island education to ensure a brighter future for all children and young people have today (Wednesday) been laid out by the Isle of Wight Council.

• Isle Of Wight Dentistry Delays Explained By Top Hampshire Health Boss

  A top Hampshire health boss has said more complex dentistry cases have led to delays reviewing Island patients who suffer from long-standing dental needs.

• Latest Scam Warnings Issued For Isle Of Wight

  Trading Standards has issued a selection of scams warnings for the Isle of Wight today (Wednesday).

• Children’s Ward Garden Given New Lease Of Life

  In an update to a story we published last week, a project to create a garden for young people led by the IW NHS Youth Forum has been officially opened. 

• NOSY's Creative Clean Up Of Popular Newport Park

  Creative colleagues at NOSY have been on a mission to tidy some of the Island’s popular recreational spaces.

• CCTV Image Released And Further Arrest Made As Part Of Ocean Hotel Arson Investigation

  Officers investigating a recent series of arsons at the Ocean Hotel in Sandown have made another arrest.

• EnergyWise Aiming To Help Island Residents Concerned About Winter Energy Bills

  The government has confirmed it will not reverse its decision to scrap winter fuel payments, a move that will affect around 10 million UK pensioners who do not receive pension credit.

• New Museum Of Island Music History Opens In Newport

  A new museum devoted to the musical history of the Isle of Wight has opened in Newport.