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The work of the Paediatric Diabetes Team at St Mary’s Hospital – and the parent representatives who support families across the Isle of Wight – is being highlighted on World Diabetes Day today (Friday). Diabetes is a long-term condition where...

Taxi fares on the Isle of Wight will remain unchanged for the third year in a row, after the Isle of Wight Council concluded that the current rates still offer a viable profit for licensed taxi proprietors.

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...

Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, has responded to today's announcement that her role is set to be abolished,.

“Speed kills” - that was the warning issued by HM Senior Coroner Caroline Sumeray during the inquest into a fatal road traffic collision that claimed the lives of 2 young Islanders in Whippingham back in 2022.

A dedicated shuttle bus service is now operating to help Wroxall residents stay connected during the ongoing road closure for major carriageway reconstruction works.

An Isle of Wight campsite has been recognised among the best in the country, taking home a top regional title in the 2025 Campsites.co.uk Camping and Glamping Awards.

Acclaim Logistics has launched Island Delivery Co, a dedicated 2-man delivery service designed to make mainland shopping simpler and more accessible for Isle of Wight residents.

Bembridge Fort has been awarded £250,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help secure its long-term future and bring the historic landmark back into community use.

Several recommendations have been made to improve the Isle of Wight Council following a damning report describing it as ‘dysfunctional’.