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A proposal to ‘enhance’ a historic Cowes pub with a roof terrace and pergola has been withdrawn after criticism from residents and the local town council.

Isle of Wight pianist and composer Thomas Luke has released his debut album of original music, ‘See Me Now’, which is now available on CD and all major streaming platforms.

A food safety alert has been reissued by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) concerning several Jolly Rancher products now confirmed to be unsafe for consumption due to the presence of Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH).

A new regional campaign, ‘Stop Smoking, Feel Happier’, is hitting the streets to dispel a common myth about smoking as a way of relieving stress and ask what makes the South East happy.

"Using poison is cruel, barbaric and it will cause horrible suffering to both wildlife and pets. The person who is laying this poison doesn't care what they kill"...

Newport has confirmed its intention to enter the UK Town of Culture competition!

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (16th January 2026) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 7704 £100.00 17365 £100.00 1782 £100.00 15469 £100.00 15934 £100.00 3028 £100.00 18038 £100.00 15820 £100.00 16157 £100.00 1994 £100.00 17725

EXCLUSIVE: With no communal alarms sounding, Glyn and his daughter were woken up by the alarm from the flat downstairs. By that time, acrid smoke was already filling the hallway...

A court battle with a residents’ group over a controversial 473-home development in Ryde has cost the Isle of Wight Council more than £150,000, it has been revealed.

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