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Art-House-Life hosts diverse events, including poetry workshops and art gatherings this Spring - book now to secure your place

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Upcoming poetry and art events at Art-House-Life to inspire creativity this spring
Art-House-Life hosts diverse events, including poetry workshops and art gatherings this Spring
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February 19, 2026 at 2:22 PM
The Coat of Hopes will be on the Island until 16th March and there are several opportunities to walk with it before then

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Community-made Coat of Hopes showcases 700 patches celebrating climate action and hope
The Coat of Hopes will be on the Island until 16th March and there are several opportunities to walk with it before then
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February 19, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Over 80 workshops during Future Creative Careers Week inspired pupils across the Isle of Wight

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Future Creative Careers Week 2026: 2,000+ students helped to raise their creative ambitions
Over 80 workshops during Future Creative Careers Week inspired pupils across the Isle of Wight
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February 19, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Application to meet planning conditions for Atherfield Bay development open for public consultation

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Development at Atherfield Bay moves closer to opening for business
Application to meet planning conditions for Atherfield Bay development open for public consultation
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February 19, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Island Roads crews are actively managing multiple flooding incidents affecting local roads on the Island

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Flooding incidents prompt overnight road closures across the Isle of Wight
Island Roads crews are actively managing multiple flooding incidents affecting local roads on the Island
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February 19, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Celebrate cinema with screenings and social events at Ventnor Arts Club and Exchange this weekend

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Ventnor Film Weekend set to celebrate cinema with screenings and events
Celebrate cinema with screenings and social events at Ventnor Arts Club and Exchange this weekend
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February 19, 2026 at 10:35 AM
As of December 2025, there were 2,644 Isle of Wight households on the housing register

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Isle of Wight Council plans £1 million purchase of Kiln House to support housing needs
As of December 2025, there were 2,644 Isle of Wight households on the housing register
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February 19, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Upcoming footpath improvements on the Isle of Wight will temporarily close Military Road on weekdays for six weeks

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Six-week weekday closure on Military Road for upgrades to King Charles III England Coast Path
Upcoming footpath improvements on the Isle of Wight will temporarily close Military Road on weekdays for six weeks
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February 18, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Isle of Wight Council faces a severe budget shortfall, risking numerous job losses ahead

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UNISON raises alarm over Isle of Wight Council's funding crisis and potential job losses
Isle of Wight Council faces a severe budget shortfall, risking numerous job losses ahead
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February 18, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Isle of Wight Council Leader has written back to the Minister criticising the proposed Government funding cuts and seeking urgent action

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Council Leader responds to Minister: National funding headlines ignore the Isle of Wight’s deepening crisis
Isle of Wight Council Leader has written back to the Minister criticising the proposed Government funding cuts and seeking urgent action
onthewight.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Multiple flood alerts prompt precautionary measures across the Isle of Wight due to rain

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Flood alerts issued for the Isle of Wight as heavy rain continues this afternoon
Multiple flood alerts prompt precautionary measures across the Isle of Wight due to rain
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February 18, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Heroes Con 5 at Quay Arts this Sunday features gaming and cosplay whilst supporting Isle of Wight young carers

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Heroes Con 5 raises funds for Isle of Wight's young carers this Sunday
Heroes Con 5 at Quay Arts this Sunday features gaming and cosplay whilst supporting Isle of Wight young carers
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February 18, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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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Sign up for Island Independent Lifeboat Lotto for a chance to win up to £5,000
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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February 18, 2026 at 1:34 PM
With a saver card, the Floating Bridge crossings will cost 30p for under 19s

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Proposed Floating Bridge charges for under 19s raises concerns
With a saver card, the crossings will cost 30p for under 19s, in order to raise £5,000
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February 18, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Community support is crucial for Freshwater lifeboat’s £160,000 renovation fundraising effort

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Buy a brick to support Freshwater Independent Lifeboat's essential station upgrades
Community support is crucial for Freshwater lifeboat’s £160,000 renovation fundraising effort
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February 18, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Newport & Carisbrooke Heritage Society launches exciting projects to preserve local history

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New historic plaques to celebrate Newport’s significant people and events
Newport & Carisbrooke Heritage Society launches exciting projects to preserve local history
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February 18, 2026 at 10:38 AM
The Elections Act 2022 now requires postal votes to be renewed every three years

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Renew your postal vote before the May 2026 elections
The Elections Act 2022 now requires postal votes to be renewed every three years
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February 18, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Financial pressures lead Isle of Wight Council to consider drastic budget-saving measures

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Isle of Wight Council proposes tax rise and service changes to tackle £20 million budget deficit.
Financial pressures lead Isle of Wight Council to consider drastic budget-saving measures
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February 17, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Join NHS and hospice care leaders at the Mountbatten Conference 2026 on 19th March

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Tickets are available for the Mountbatten Conference 2026 in Southampton
Join NHS and hospice care leaders at the Mountbatten Conference 2026 on 19th March
onthewight.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:06 PM
A significant development for adult neurodiversity support in the region, with a strong focus on early intervention, partnership working, and lived experience shaping services

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New autism and ADHD service model prioritises lived experience and community collaboration
A significant development for adult neurodiversity support in the region, with a strong focus on early intervention, partnership working, and lived experience shaping services
onthewight.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Wightlink's car ferry service faces disruption following an incident at Portsmouth terminal

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Wightlink cancels car ferry service to Fishbourne due to Portsmouth terminal incident
Wightlink's car ferry service faces disruption following an incident at Portsmouth terminal
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February 17, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Joe Robertson condemns Government's cancellation of the Islands Forum as detrimental to UK islands

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Isle of Wight MP Joe Robertson criticises Government for cancelling Islands Forum
Joe Robertson condemns Government's cancellation of the Islands Forum as detrimental to UK islands
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February 17, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Meaningful Planet aims to transform mobile market efficiency and help restore natural habitats

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Isle of Wight technology firm addresses inefficiencies in the business mobile market
Isle of Wight's Meaningful Planet aims to transform mobile market efficiency and restore natural habitats
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February 17, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Councillor Phil Jordan reports on funding issues and rising service demands on the Isle of Wight

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Isle of Wight Council highlights urgent need for fair funding to maintain services
Councillor Phil Jordan reports on funding issues and rising service demands on the Isle of Wight
onthewight.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:06 PM
A community workshop aims to generate realistic proposals for the future of the Ventnor Winter Gardens

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Ventnor Winter Gardens: Bring your constructive, forward-looking ideas to community workshop says Steering Group
A community workshop aims to generate realistic proposals for the future of the Ventnor Winter Gardens
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February 16, 2026 at 6:56 PM