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Police are appealing for witnesses after a reported £300 shoplifting from Tesco Extra in Ryde.

Plans have been submitted to convert the former Esplanade Hotel on Shanklin seafront into 6 residential flats, marking a significant step toward repurposing a long-vacant property.

The entry deadline for the Isle of Wight Chamber Business Awards 2026 has been extended to 28th February 2026.

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (30th January 2026) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 13639 £100.00 13545 £100.00 260 £100.00 14553 £100.00 13921 £100.00 17984 £100.00 18298 £100.00 17488 £100.00 17714 £100.00 18186 £100.00 2344

Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, has reaffirmed her commitment to increasing police officer numbers following new Home Office statistics showing a national decline.

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications...

The flooding of at least 56 properties in the Isle of Wight’s county town will come under review tonight (Thursday).

Former Isle of Wight resident Oliver Tatton has been found guilty of 9 sexual offences, some involving children.

Treat your skin to luxury this February with discounted HydrO2Facials at Newport's Wight Aesthetic Clinic...

Ryde residents may see a 5% rise in their council tax precept this year.