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Blanche Coules Thornycroft, the Isle of Wight’s trailblazing woman naval engineer and marine designer, died in Bembridge on 30th December 1950 - 75 years ago today.

A cold blast is set to hit the South over the next few days – possibly bringing frost and ice, raising the risk of leaks, burst pipes and expensive repairs. 

The conversion of an ‘extremely tired’ Isle of Wight hotel into flats, a ‘high quality’ shepherd’s hut at an alpaca and llama farm and a new doggy day care.

Lake Parish Council say they are counting the cost of vandalism and graffiti at the New Road public toilets, with extensive damage caused to the accessible toilet and door mechanisms.

Businesses across the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to take advantage of an Isle of Wight Council-backed free sustainability programme that helps reduce costs and improve environmental performance.

The hot summer of 2025 saw fires increase across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight by over a third.

Isle of Wight businesses are being reminded that entries for the IW Chamber Business Awards 2026 are now open - offering a chance to gain recognition and celebrate achievements over the past year. Applications opened on 1st December and will...

A coroner has ruled that 18-year-old Christopher Koppany, who went missing last August, prompting a major search, took his own life after carrying out online research into drowning.

A proposed Water Recycling Project near Sandown has been confronted with growing opposition from locals and stakeholders.

A bid to turn an 'extremely tired and rundown’ former Shanklin hotel into 8 flats has been approved by County Hall.