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An 18-year-old male caught in possession of cannabis told Magistrates this week that he has stopped smoking and "needs to get off this s**t". Lennon Richman, 18, of Main Road, Havenstreet, admitted possession of the Class B controlled drug on...

Sam’s Chicken is making a return to the Isle of Wight, with a brand new takeaway set to open its doors on Upper St James’ Street in Newport. The fast food brand, which previously operated in Ryde, is nearing completion...

Evolution Gym in Ryde has officially launched 24-hour access, becoming the only gym in the area to offer round-the-clock training to its members. This new offering allows all members aged 18 and over to access the gym facilities at any...

More than £10,000 has been raised for the Save the Daisy Bus campaign - an extraordinary show of support from the Isle of Wight community to help fund vital transport for cancer patients travelling to Southampton for treatment. The rapid...

Newport's illuminated carnival brought bright lights, music and dancing to the streets of the Isle of Wight’s county town last night (Thursday). Large crowds lined the roads through the centre of Newport as twilight gave way to a dazzling procession...

Visitors to Godshill Model Village can now spot a new feature among the miniature cottages and churches, with tiny solar panels installed on several buildings as part of a new partnership with home improvement retailer, Wickes. The display, which will...

WightFibre is celebrating after connecting its 25,000th Isle of Wight customer, marking another milestone in the company’s journey to deliver broadband that just works to the community. Noemi Pataki, of Ryde, has received a new laptop and mobile phone as...

New data released by the Government shows that no asylum seekers were being housed in hotels on the Isle of Wight in June - but rumours continue to the current day about new arrivals. The Home Office has this week...

A popular restaurant in Ryde has applied for planning permission to convert multiple parking spaces directly outside into an outdoor dining area in hopes of 'enhancing' Ryde's atmosphere. Fumo33, the contemporary Asian fusion dining spot on the top-end of Union...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (22nd August 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 1072 £100.00 14151 £100.00 18344 £100.00 13742 £100.00 5731 £100.00 14225 £100.00 10658 £100.00 11396 £100.00 17671 £100.00 1095 £100.00 8855