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Isle of Wight Literary Festival returns to Cowes for 15th year with sell-out crowds

Thousands of book lovers once again flocked to Cowes for the 15th Isle of Wight Literary Festival . Ticket sales were on a ...
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Fossil hunts and rock pooling at Fort Victoria this half-term

Families looking for something different to do this half term are being invited to step back in time and discover the Isle of ...
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Have your say on Sandown’s UK Town of Culture 2028 bid at free community day

Sandown gets the chance to help shape its bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028 with a day of family entertainment, discovery ...
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Parish council explores taking over village green from Isle of Wight Council

The second largest village green in the country could be transferred from the Isle of Wight Council to a new owner. St Helens ...
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UK Space Agency chief scientist to speak at Newchurch Pavilion on Euclid: The Dark Universe Explorer

Vectis Astronomical Society (VAS) holds its next monthly talk at Newchurch Pavilion on Friday 23rd October 2026. Professor ...
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Parents raise concerns as government approves Isle of Wight SEND reform plan

Parent network raises concerns However, Isle of Wight SEN Support – a community of volunteer parents, carers and people with ...
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RSPCA and Cats Protection to hold Fire Walk Challenge at Robin Hill

RSPCA Isle of Wight and Cats Protection join forces for a Fire Walk Challenge at Robin Hill. Brave supporters from across the ...
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Godshill main road to close on weekdays from November for major repairs

With the foundations strengthened, Island Roads who collectively deliver the Island highway services with the Isle of Wight ...
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Isle of Wight Council to review primary school places as pupil numbers fall

The Isle of Wight Council is set to consider next steps to address falling pupil numbers. A report to the council’s ...
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Wildheart sanctuary secures funding for International Biosphere Centre business plan

Plans for a major new environmental education, research and conservation destination on the Isle of Wight have taken a ...
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Plan to cut £80,000 from Isle of Wight libraries paused for talks

A proposal to slash over £80,000 from Isle of Wight library services, described by one councillor as “already down to the ...
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Isle of Wight councillors reject Floating Bridge fare rise and under-19s charge

New proposals to increase Cowes Floating Bridge fares and introduce a charge for under-19s were thrown out by Isle of Wight councillors on Tuesday evening. What was proposed Raisi ...