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Paul Knights captures stunning winter scenes atop Stenbury Down during New Year's Eve's icy fog

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Watch: Icy fog blankets the Isle of Wight, transforming the winter landscape
Paul Knights captures stunning winter scenes atop Stenbury Down during the icy fog
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January 1, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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Grants from the Isle of Wight Foundation support sports, rescue and volunteer programmes

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Community organisations benefit from nearly £90,000 in grants from IW Foundation
Grants from the Isle of Wight Foundation support sports, rescue and volunteer programmes
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December 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Round Table volunteers' festive sleigh runs contribute to Island charities with £5,134 raised

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Isle of Wight Round Table sleigh runs raise over £5,000 for local charities
Round Table volunteers' festive sleigh runs contribute to Island charities with £5,134 raised
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December 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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The second annual Santa Dash in Ryde raised £4,500 for local charities and support

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Ryde Round Table's Santa Dash sees nearly 300 participants braving the rain
The second annual Santa Dash in Ryde raised £4,500 for local charities and support
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December 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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More than 40 supportive comments for a new McDonald's branch have been submitted

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New McDonald’s Drive Thru proposal submitted to Isle of Wight Council
Cowes residents oppose fast-food Drive Thru, highlighting potential traffic and environmental issues
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December 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Ryde and District Round Table’s charity ball raises £16,000 for cancer support initiative

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Ryde and District Round Table raises £16,000 for charity at James Bond ball
Ryde and District Round Table’s charity ball raises £16,000 for cancer support initiatives
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December 26, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Red Funnel celebrates significant achievements of Isle of Wight talents through sponsorship programme

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Red Funnel's Proud to Support initiative provides over £70,000 in sponsorship aid
Red Funnel celebrates significant achievements of Isle of Wight talents through sponsorship programme
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December 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Isle of Wight Boxing Day swims celebrate tradition while raising funds for local charities

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Isle of Wight Boxing Day swims offer festive fun and charity support
Isle of Wight Boxing Day swims celebrate tradition while raising funds for local charities
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December 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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A Christmas Eve tradition sees Marks & Spencer and local poet support essential workers with flower donations

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Christmas Eve flower donation supports essential workers at Isle of Wight hospital
A Christmas Eve tradition sees Marks & Spencer and local poet support essential workers with flower donations
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December 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Reflecting on the wonderful community support Islanders give, OnTheWight wishes readers a Merry Christmas and festive greetings

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Wishing OnTheWight readers a Very Merry Christmas
Reflecting on community support, we wish readers a Merry Christmas and festive greetings
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December 25, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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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 the Lifeboat Lotto and help support the Island’s independent lifeboats
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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December 24, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Fire incidents increase significantly in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight this summer

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight experience alarming rise in outdoor fire incidents
Fire incidents increase significantly in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight this summer
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December 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Recent pharmacy burglaries on the Isle of Wight raise significant community and NHS concerns

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NHS responds to rising pharmacy burglaries on the Isle of Wight
Recent pharmacy burglaries on the Isle of Wight raise significant community and NHS concerns
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December 24, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Wessex Cancer Support invites donations of unwanted Christmas gifts to replenish raffle prizes

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Unwanted Gift Amnesty: Wessex Cancer Support seeks donations for 2026 fundraising efforts
Wessex Cancer Support invites donations for unwanted Christmas gifts to replenish raffle prizes
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December 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Beware of this highly toxic plant that has been reported on Bembridge beach

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Stay vigilant: poisonous plant identified on Bembridge beach after recent storms
Beware of this highly toxic plant that has been reported on Bembridge beach
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December 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Thalia Waste Management will transition services to a new provider next April

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Isle of Wight waste collection services to transfer to new provider from April 2026
Thalia Waste Management will transition services to a new provider next April
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December 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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The new domestic abuse strategy focuses on prevention and support for victims Island-wide

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Domestic abuse incidents on the Isle of Wight represent 20% of recorded crime
The new domestic abuse strategy focuses on prevention and support for victims Island-wide
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December 23, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Taskforce members promote silliness and community through a festive carrot walk in Newport

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Youth Trust Taskforce encourages creativity and resilience with a playful carrot walk
Taskforce members promote silliness and community through a festive carrot walk in Newport
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December 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Southern Water's proposed water recycling project faces opposition

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Concerns raised over proposed water recycling plant near Sandown
Southern Water's water recycling project faces opposition
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December 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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The NSPCC highlights rising calls about child abuse and neglect during Christmas

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NSPCC prepares for increase in child protection concerns during festive period
The NSPCC highlights rising calls about child abuse and neglect during Christmas
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December 22, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Councillor Phil Jordan voices his objections to proposed local election delays

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Isle of Wight Council leader shares his opposition to local election delays
Councillor Phil Jordan voices his objections to proposed local election delays
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December 21, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Engineers call on residents to bin fats to prevent Christmas sewer blockages

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More than 6,800 Hampshire and Isle of Wight fatberg blockages in 2025
Engineers call on residents to bin fats to prevent Christmas sewer blockages
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December 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Discarded children’s medical equipment from the Isle of Wight finds new life in Djibouti

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Charitable effort transforms discarded medical equipment into lifelines for East Africa
Discarded children’s medical equipment from the Isle of Wight finds new life in Djibouti
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December 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Cowes residents oppose fast-food Drive Thru, highlighting potential traffic and environmental issues

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New McDonald’s Drive Thru proposal submitted to Isle of Wight Council
Cowes residents oppose fast-food Drive Thru, highlighting potential traffic and environmental issues
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December 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Councillor Jordan says that "if no request to delay local elections is made to government, elections will go ahead as planned in May 2026"

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Isle of Wight leaders demand no delays to May 2026 local elections
Councillor Jordan says that "if no request to delay local elections is made to government, elections will go ahead as planned in May 2026"
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December 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM