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Star chefs and food writers head to this year's Isle of Wight Literary Festival
58+ min ago (691+ words) A large portion of food and drink is again on the menu at this year’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival. As well as the chefs in the LitFeast Marquee, sponsored by HTP Apprenticeship College, there are other speakers reflecting our…...
Saturday Kitchen's Matt Tebbutt urges Islanders to swap meal deal for charity donation
57+ min ago (551+ words) Saturday Kitchen star Matt Tebbutt is encouraging people across the Isle of Wight to swap their £4 supermarket meal deal to help feed hungry children. Matt, who is one of Britain’s most recognisable chefs, having also hosted Food Unwrapped and Drop…...
Hampshire council reorganisation decision withdrawn as government orders review
18+ hour, 46+ min ago (494+ words) The decision to approve plans for the major restructure of Hampshire’s councils will be withdrawn, the government has announced. Ministers have launched a review of the local government reorganisation (LGR) decisions for Hampshire following new legal advice. The controversial LGR…...
Petition calls on council to scrap Island DIY waste charges
18+ hour, 24+ min ago (318+ words) An Island resident has launched an online petition calling on the Isle of Wight Council to reverse the DIY waste charges it is bringing in from 14th September 2026 at Lynbottom and Afton Marsh Household Waste Recycling Centres. Daniel Moss set up…...
Isle of Wight boy, 9, wins double gold on national debut
21+ hour, 52+ min ago (471+ words) Nine-year-old Sporting Opportunities Isle of Wight athlete Jake Burton has been given a boost in his bid to compete at national level after Wightlink donated £3,000 to fund a bespoke Frame Runner. A golden debut at WarwickJake’s remarkable debut at the…...
Newport library to host true crime talk with expert criminologist
23+ hour, 39+ min ago (183+ words) Calling all true crime enthusiasts and crime fiction readers! Lord Louis Library has the perfect evening event for you to enjoy. On Wednesday 23rd September 2026 criminologist Sue Strickland-Lord is giving a talk on crime, law and deviance at Lord Louis Library…...
Two free Newport heritage sites open doors for Heritage Open Days
1+ day, 47+ min ago (534+ words) Residents and visitors are being encouraged to discover two of Newport’s most important heritage attractions free of charge as part of this year’s Heritage Open Days celebrations. The Isle of Wight Heritage Service will open the doors of the Museum…...
Quay Arts marks 50 years with unique tutors' sketchbook raffle
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (441+ words) As part of celebrating Quay Arts 50th birthday, the charity wants to celebrate the wonderful artists and makers who are, or have been, creative tutors at Quay Arts. Through their generosity, creativity and enthusiasm, arts tutors have inspired students of all…...
Christ the King College praised for 'proud' pupils in Ofsted report
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (422+ words) Christ the King College is celebrating a highly positive Ofsted inspection outcome, with inspectors highlighting significant strengths across the school and recognising the College as meeting the Expected Standard in all areas except one aspect of attendance. The report highlights…...
Clouded Yellow butterflies thrive at Blackwater's Naturezones this summer
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (392+ words) Angela from Naturezones shares one of the latest stories from her monthly newsletter. Ed The heat has certainly brought out the butterflies at Naturezones in Blackwater this year. One in particular has shown a noticeable increase. A late arrival for…...