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An investigation into the death of child sex offender Michael Grimes at HMP Isle of Wight in 2022 has found there was a 3-minute delay between him being discovered unresponsive in his cell and the commencement of CPR. 74-year-old Grimes,...

A 24-hour rowing challenge, in support of Mountbatten Isle of Wight, smashed a world record and pushed Islander Max Fallone to the edge of his endurance. From 22 to 23 August, 2025, Max clocked up an astounding 288,055 metres on...

The Isle of Wight Ramblers have held a protest rally at the gates of Osborne House over English Heritage’s refusal to allow the King Charles III England Coast Path through the estate. Campaigners say just a 300m link is needed...

The Isle of Wight Council is once again inviting islanders to have their say on how it should spend its money next year as the annual budget consultation launches today (Monday). The annual budget consultation is now live — seeking...

3 family size, 2-storey houses look set to be built on land to the south of Northwood, extending an existing development. Robert Russell has applied for planning permission to build 3 homes, classed as market housing, off Newport Road between...

A powerful motion in response to the 'ongoing genocide against Palestine by Israel' will be taken to the Isle of Wight’s full council. Speaking at County Hall last week, Empowering Islanders group leader Councillor Chris Jarman said it was a...

Alex Rennie has been appointed as the new Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It’s after Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones announced her intention to appoint him last month following the resignation of...

A major milestone has been reached in the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance's Operation Airbase appeal.   The charity is aiming to raise £3.6million to convert and equip its newly purchased airbase and headquarters in Southampton, near Southampton Airport....

Five candidates have been officially confirmed to stand in next month’s Isle of Wight Council by-election for the Lake North ward, following the resignation of Reform Councillor David Maclean last month The by-election, set to take place on Thursday 2nd...

A proposal to turn a former doctor’s surgery in Newport into ‘affordable’ rental accommodation, including a 9-bed HMO, has been withdrawn. Mr R. Owolabi’s plans, which faced opposition from members of the public, a local council and Island Roads, were...