New investigations revisit the 1973 Sandown Clown encounter that still puzzles researchers

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Vectis Radio launches on DAB Saturday 18th April, with David Baker pressing the button

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Isle of Wight Council has published the full list of IWC candidates for 7th May 2026 election

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Cowes Fringe returns in 2026 with nine events spanning theatre, music and community

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The latest Healthwatch Isle of Wight report highlights resident concerns over GP, dentistry and mental health services

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Registration for Walk the Wight 2026 closes at noon next Thursday

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Free climate emergency film screens in Ventnor this Friday as part of national initiative

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Isle of Wight Parkinson's project wins national award for collaborative, community-centred care

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Nine independent Isle of Wight councillors outline their local-first approach ahead of elections

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Three Rivers Festival reveals Sunday headliners as ticket sales pass 60 per cent Festival organisers have emphasised that Three Rivers is not an alcohol-led event, instead focusing on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment

Festival organisers have emphasised that Three Rivers is not an alcohol-led event, instead focusing on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment

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Big River Watch returns in April - here's how to get involved Volunteers can help monitor UK river health during a week-long citizen science survey

Volunteers can help monitor UK river health during a week-long citizen science survey

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Multi-academy trust leaders paid vastly more than local authority education chiefs, says union An NEU official highlights stark pay gaps between academy trust and council education managers

An NEU official highlights stark pay gaps between academy trust and council education managers

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Isle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East Cowes A six-year community effort brings an SR-N4 hovercraft propeller closer to its permanent home

A six-year community effort brings an SR-N4 hovercraft propeller closer to its permanent home - read the background

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What makes Isle of Wight's beaches and parks good for us? Researchers aim to find out Researchers will survey visitors at five Isle of Wight sites to study nature's wellbeing benefits

Researchers will survey visitors at five Isle of Wight sites to study nature's wellbeing benefits

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Paul Merton's upcoming 'Driving Amazing Trains' series features the Isle of Wight Paul Merton drives historic trains across Europe and the UK, including the Isle of Wight

Paul Merton drives historic trains across Europe and the UK, including the Isle of Wight

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RSPCA Isle of Wight dog walk returns to Havenstreet this April with steam train ride The annual RSPCA Isle of Wight Dog Walk returns to Havenstreet on 26th April

The annual RSPCA Isle of Wight Dog Walk returns to Havenstreet on 26th April

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Support independent lifeboat crews by joining the Lifeboat Lotto It will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews

It will cost you less than £10 per month and you could win up to £5,000, all while supporting our inshore lifeboat crews

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Three Isle of Wight road improvement schemes to begin after winter weather delays Island Roads will resurface three roads across Freshwater, Bembridge and Newport later this month

Island Roads will resurface three roads across Freshwater, Bembridge and Newport later this month

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Cowes literary evening explores resilience, identity and reinvention in women's fiction Three authors discuss bold, complex female characters at a Cowes bookshop event

Three authors discuss bold, complex female characters at a Cowes bookshop event

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Award-winning astrophysicist to speak at Newchurch Pavilion on accelerating universe discovery Award-winning astrophysicist Professor Isobel Hook explores dark energy and the universe's accelerating expansion

Award-winning astrophysicist Professor Isobel Hook explores dark energy and the universe's accelerating expansion

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Six new ambulances for Isle of Wight as NHS records highest-ever annual fleet renewal Over the past year the Isle of Wight gained six new or replacement ambulances

Over the past year the Isle of Wight gained six new or replacement ambulances

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Hovercraft propeller from iconic SR-N4 could become East Cowes heritage landmark Isle of Wight Council wants to install a refurbished SR-N4 hovercraft propeller in East Cowes

Isle of Wight Council wants to install a refurbished SR-N4 hovercraft propeller in East Cowes

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Monkton Arts in Ryde hosts Island artist showcase exhibition until May Sixteen Isle of Wight artists exhibit at Ryde's Monkton Arts gallery this month

Sixteen Isle of Wight artists exhibit at Ryde's Monkton Arts gallery this month

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Isle of Wight planning application list and map: 7 Apr 2026 Stay up-to-date with local planning developments with OnTheWight's planning list and map

Stay up-to-date with local planning developments with OnTheWight's planning list and map

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Isle of Wight Open Studios 2026 opens doors to over 200 artists this May Over 200 Isle of Wight artists open their studios to visitors this May

Over 200 Isle of Wight artists open their studios to visitors this May

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New children's book features Isle of Wight's Daisy Morris and her pterosaur discovery Author Stephen Davies visited the Isle of Wight to celebrate Daisy Morris's inclusion in his new children's book about young discoverers

Author Stephen Davies visited the Isle of Wight to celebrate Daisy Morris's inclusion in his new children's book about young discoverers

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Parish council considers £3,000 improvements to make Rookley Skatepark more accessible Rookley Skatepark could receive a £3,000 upgrade to welcome skaters of all abilities

Rookley Skatepark could receive a £3,000 upgrade to welcome skaters of all abilities

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Isle of Wight records mildest gritting winter in 13 years with just 22 runs made Mild winter cuts gritting runs on the Isle of Wight, but heavy rainfall fuels pothole surge

Mild winter cuts gritting runs on the Isle of Wight, but heavy rainfall fuels pothole surge say Island Roads

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Air ambulance charity marks 15,000 flights after 18 years serving Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has completed its 15,000th emergency mission

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has completed its 15,000th emergency mission

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Isle of Wight wellness brand raises £4,800 for Mountbatten through Christmas candle sales Isle of Wight wellness duo raises £4,800 for Mountbatten with handmade festive candles

Isle of Wight wellness duo raises £4,800 for Mountbatten Isle of Wight with handmade festive candles

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