Please download, print and display this poster from the Public Rights of Way department at the Isle of Wight Council if it is applicable to you. The Isle of Wight Council has produced the attached posters which if you are a homeowner / landowner and have a public right of way running through or very close to your home, work
Read morefrom Isle of Wight Council The Chancellor has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19. This includes a package of measures to support businesses including: a statutory sick pay relief package for SMEs a 12-month business rates holiday for all retail, hospitality
Read moreVisit Isle of Wight is participating in Tourism South East Near Europe Campaign. The campaign targets our closet European countries, including Germany, France and Belgium. TSE will highlight the regions continued commitment in welcoming European visitors. The activity offers campaign partners an opportunity to put products in front of the key trade decision makers and press, Tour Operators, Wholesalers, and
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The Isle of Wight is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve! Find out what it means here…
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This in from Hugh Griffiths, Newclose County Cricket Ground: Three important figures from Hampshire Cricket joined 40 people from the Island’s cricket and business communities recently to celebrate the fact that the Newclose County Cricket Ground would be hosting a Hampshire 1st XI County Championship fixture next season. From 20th to 23rd May Hampshire will take on Nottinghamshire in a
Read moreThere’s a unique Christmas gift opportunity available this weekend at the Visitor Information Centre at Newport’s Guildhall. Talented Island photographer Christian Beasley will be setting up shop for animal lovers to have their picture taken as a great way to personalise a gift for someone this Christmas. Christian will be offering pets and their owners the opportunity to pose and
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A French TV crew have been filming on the Island this week (Mon 10 – Wed 12 December). The team from TF1 (French Television 1) are making a programme about the Isle of Wight for their lunchtime news programme, which broadcasts to 8 million viewers a day. Francois Wasson is the journalist who has been touring the Island with cameraman
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Two years ago, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival was facing extinction. Thanks to the dedication of the volunteer walk leaders and the team at Visit Isle of Wight, the festival was saved. The Isle of Wight Walking Festival brings thousands of visitors to the Island in what is traditionally a quieter time of the year. The two week event
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Isle of Wight visitors choose eco-friendly transport option An innovative scheme to encourage Isle of Wight visitors to choose eco-friendly is continuing to prove a success. The key card scheme for accommodation providers is run by Visit Isle of Wight in conjunction with Southern Vectis, The scheme encourages visitors to the Island to ditch the car and take a greener
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It’s a medal flurry as the Isle of Wight wins at the tourism Oscars. The Isle of Wight has been recognised for offering some of the best experiences in the South East. On Wednesday (5 December), the Beautiful South Awards – organised by Tourism South East – celebrated the best the region has to offer visitors at an awards ceremony
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