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Rediscover the magic of Christmas with a nostalgic adventure for the whole family as the Isle of Wight Steam Railway invites you to climb aboard a cozy steam train for an enchanting journey through the frosty countryside.

Joe Robertson MP has written to the Isle of Wight Council’s Monitoring Officer raising serious concerns about the conduct of the Ryde Neighbourhood Board - as the Trustees of Ryde Town Hall Trust call for transparency and accountability in all...

Well-known offender Nicky Dickinson, who committed a string of burglaries and other serious offences earlier this year, has seen his sentencing delayed, with a judge considering an alternative to an immediate prison sentence.

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (19th December 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 13258 £100.00 15656 £100.00 10139 £100.00 1514 £100.00 17580 £100.00 17942 £100.00 18420 £100.00 12663 £100.00 18227 £100.00 12364 £100.00 14508

Islanders travelling to the mainland over the festive period are being reminded that a full closure of the M27 is set to begin on Christmas Eve (Tuesday), with significant disruption expected through until early January.

The future of the former Ryde Arena ice rink may soon be decided, with new interest emerging and efforts reportedly underway to secure a deal 'before Christmas'.

Southern Vectis is urging Christmas and New Year’s Eve party revellers at bars and restaurants across the Island to leave their cars at home. 

Belgrave Road in Ventnor, which has been closed since March after a major rockfall, will reopen tomorrow (Friday). 

Southern Co-op stores in Bembridge Carisbrooke, Sandown and Shanklin will be opening for limited hours on Christmas Day to ensure residents can access essential items.

Police would like to speak to 2 men who are wanted in connection with a shoplifting incident in Newport nearly 6 weeks ago.