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Isle of Wight band The Optimists have released their latest single alongside an accompanying music video. Running Around is available to stream now and is described by the band as their ‘hookiest’ track yet. Written by the group, the song...

Families across the Isle of Wight are in for a treat this October half term, with a host of hands-on history and creative activities on offer at 2 of the Island’s much-loved museums. Organised by the Isle of Wight Council’s...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is marking World Mental Health Day today (Friday) by reminding people that mental health support is available - and easy to reach. This year’s theme, “Access to Mental Health Services”, highlights...

Five Isle of Wight schools have been selected for the government’s flagship School Rebuilding Programme (SRP), which will bring major investment to the Island’s education infrastructure. St George's Special School, The Bay CE School (secondary site), Nine Acres Primary School,...

An Isle of Wight care home was in breach of legal regulations relating to safe care and treatment, safeguarding people from abuse and good governance, a watchdog has said. Health and social care regulator the Care Quality Commission (CQC) marked...

The winning number in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (10th October 2025) is… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 13930 £100.00 3898 £100.00 975 £100.00 8577 £100.00 13199 £100.00 14726 £100.00 17985 £100.00 17400 £100.00 15892 £100.00 13189 £100.00 11260

An Isle of Wight community group has asked why Sandown is ‘being left to rot’ amid a ‘failure of political leadership’. Together for Sandown said residents have ‘yet again been overlooked’ after the Island missed out on getting any funding...

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...

A homeless man who stole more than £200 worth of goods from shops in Ryde, has been handed a community order. Kaine Cooper, 28, of no fixed abode, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court having previously admitted 10...

Southern Water has confirmed that repair work to fix a burst sewer at Appley Park in Ryde is set to begin this evening (Thursday). The utility company has said that teams are using Appley Car Park to store essential equipment...