A total of 27 young people have been recognised for their outstanding achievements in completing Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Awards through Network Ryde Youth Service.

GP practices across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are expanding the ways people can get the right care, from the right professional, at the right time.

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (5th December 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9614 £100.00 11258 £100.00 17768 £100.00 16533 £100.00 18177 £100.00 14894 £100.00 11799 £100.00 18385 £100.00 11474 £100.00 14849 £100.00 251

Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson has spoken in Parliament to highlight the importance of local media in protecting and promoting democracy in the UK.

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.

A 44-year-old Isle of Wight care worker has spoken out following the sentencing of a dog attack case - urging tougher sanctions for those who fail to control dangerous animals, and sharing how the incident has affected her life, career...

1840 by Wed & Prosper the bridal boutique based in Cowes has been announced as a South Central Regional Winner at The Wedding Industry Awards 2026 in the Wedding Bridal Retailer under 4 years category. 

BREAKING: HM Coastguard are scouring a lengthy stretch of the beach at Ryde this afternoon (Thursday) in response to an ongoing welfare incident.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has blasted the government for delaying the first Hampshire and Solent mayoral election - which includes the Isle of Wight - accusing ministers of trying to shut voters out.

BREAKING: Gritters will be out and about across the Isle of Wight in the early hours of tomorrow morning (Friday) as temperatures drop.