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A once-derelict 156-year-old listed building can now serve hundreds of young people every week, as Isle of Wight Council-led works to save the space near completion. An extensive project to restore Sandown Town Hall, built in 1869, is now nearing...

Healthwatch Isle of Wight has launched a new engagement project with Wessex Cancer Alliance to better understand the experiences of local people affected by cancer.

A proposed Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary precept increase, representing £15 extra per year for Band D council taxpayers, has been endorsed by a scrutiny body.

A man in his 90s died after a blanket wrapped around him caught fire when it came into contact with an electrical heater, an inquest has heard.

Wight Whisky has secured a prestigious trio of accolades at the World Whiskies Awards 2026, placing the Isle of Wight-based producer among the world’s most celebrated names in whisky.

A derelict section of a family-run hotel near the seaside in Shanklin could be transformed into 13 apartments.

Jemima Luke, hymn writer and Isle of Wight resident, died at 8.30pm on 2nd February 1906 at her home in Cypress Road, Newport.

A spending package of nearly £70,000 for a holiday activity and food scheme has been given the green light by the Isle of Wight Council.

From submerged roads to overflowing drains, these photos show the widespread impact of flooding last night's (Sunday) flash flooding across the Isle of Wight.

A 3-year partnership between Ryde Town Council and the University of Portsmouth has delivered a fresh vision for Ryde Marina, with the latest student-led consultancy project offering strategic ideas to boost visitor numbers and shape future development. The collaboration, part...