Felling, fencing or carving: villagers weigh options for St Helens Fairy Tree
National Trust shares options for unstable St Helens Fairy Tree with villagers
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Isle of Wight Council publishes savings options for its 2027/28 budget
Council leader says savings ideas are “not decisions” as budget papers published
Have your say on the Isle of Wight’s New Islander Gold and Silver travel cards
Residents have until 20th November to comment on New Islander card review
Southern Water executive defends one-star rating at Island council meeting
Island councillor questions Southern Water’s new ten-year plan after one-star environmental rating
New Hampshire and Solent authority has one directly employed IT officer, audit finds
Audit finds new regional authority’s IT relies largely on informal council arrangements
Sandown Clown among the legends retold in new Island short story collection
The Wightfolk Tales by Lizzie Thomas explores the Island's haunting legends, mysterious characters and forgotten folklore, with copies available to order in time for Christmas
Isle of Wight Council seeks views on post-16 transport policy changes
Isle of Wight Council invites views on proposed changes to post-16 transport assistance
Sporting Island launches website to promote sport across the Isle of Wight
Sporting Island launches a website to showcase local sport and invites clubs to join
Safety barriers approved for Afton Down stretch of Military Road
Council approves Afton Down safety barriers on Military Road, though installation date remains unconfirmed
RNLI Eastney lifeboat station receives Freedom of Portsmouth City after abuse of volunteers
Portsmouth honours RNLI Eastney crews with Freedom of the City after abuse
Rave for the Frontline to raise money for Young Carers
A daytime rave on 10th January 2027 will send its proceeds to Young Carers. Book your tickets now
Hampshire and Solent mayor could receive £105,000-a-year allowance
Independent panel recommends £105,000 allowance for the future Hampshire and Solent mayor
Southern Water says fixing Isle of Wight sewage overflows will take a long time
Councillors press Southern Water on sewage spills and Cowes pumping station delays
Winter clothing appeal launches at Shanklin Station
Dig out unwanted coats, hats, scarves and gloves for this community appeal
Support Isle of Wight independent lifeboat crews and sign up to 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
Winter clothing appeal launches at Shanklin Station
Dig out unwanted coats, hats, scarves and gloves for this community appeal
Give it three months: Island friendship group’s advice for retirees
Vecta Oddfellows urges retirees to give new friendship groups time to grow
Age UK Isle of Wight calls on Island knitters to make 20,000 little hats
Island knitters asked to make 20,000 hats, raising £6,000 for older residents
Mince Pie Marathon returns to raise money for The Wight Brainy Bunch
Brightbulb’s Mince Pie Marathon returns on 9 December for brain tumour charity
Free Christmas events for children and adults at East Cowes Town Hall
Free Christmas fun for children and adults at East Cowes Town Hall
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Letter: Courtesy, kindness and professionalism shown by St Mary’s staff
A Carisbrooke man thanks St Mary’s staff for his wife’s stroke care
Open Letter to Isle of Wight West MP to attend debate on climate and nature emergency briefing
Island nature educator urges MP to back national climate and nature briefing
Letter: Nature’s hidden role in the food we eat and the air we breathe
Naturezones' Angela Hewitt argues nature deserves serious investment and urgent government action
