1+ hour, 37+ min ago  (282+ words) Visit Isle of Wight has launched its brand-new industry website, creating a dedicated online home for Isle of Wight tourism, hospitality and visitor economy businesses. What the new platform offers The new platform has been developed to make it easier…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (507+ words) Multi-million-pound plans to redevelop the Isle of Wight's former ice rink may be brought before Ryde Town Council (RTC) for discussion. Council seeks direct contact with developers Ryde Appley and Elmfield representative Michael Lilley asked RTC on Tuesday evening (12th May…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (690+ words) We've got more empty shops in Ryde than we had a year ago, that should concern us," Ryde Town Council (RTC) heard this week. "Vibrant centre' needed, says resident The public body was on Tuesday (12th May 2026) asked how it communicates…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (706+ words) A full-day music event arrives at the Apollo Theatre, Newport on Saturday 6th June, gathering musicians from across the country to mark one of the Isle of Wight's most quietly remarkable community achievements, Operation Geranium. Book your tickets now A gathering…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (316+ words) Plans to turn the first floor of Shanklin Conservative Club into a "much sought-after" NHS dental practice have been given the green light. James Kingham"s plans to convert the "underutilised" space above the private members" bar on Palmerston Road,…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (327+ words) Families looking for an outdoor adventure this half-term are being invited to explore one of the Isle of Wight's most fascinating shorelines, as popular ranger-led rock pooling and fossil hunting sessions return to Fort Victoria. The guided activities, taking place…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (682+ words) Over 9, 500 people took part in Walk the Wight 2026 with Mountbatten Isle of Wight on Sunday, 10th May " among them Islanders, visitors from as far afield as Germany and the USA, and one couple who ended the day celebrating a life-changing surprise....

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (339+ words) Cowes-based writer and actor Joe Bone has a new reason to celebrate, with news that his latest script will become the first feature film directed by Mackenzie Crook. The project, currently titled Mars Express, will star Toby Jones " Crook's co-star…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (546+ words) Freshwater Parish Council would like to thank everyone involved in the hugely successful Skate Deck Art Auction, which, together with donations made during the run-up to the event and on the closing night itself, has now raised more than "7, 000 towards…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago  (506+ words) Across the Isle of Wight, foster carers open their homes and hearts every day to provide love, stability and care to children and young people who cannot live with their own families. However, like councils across the country, the Isle…...