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A 36-year-old motorcyclist has been banned from the roads for drug driving, but he was only caught by the Police after a car drove into him. Daniel James, of Hunnyhill in Newport, pleaded guilty to a single charge of drug...

A man arrested after attempting to break into several properties - including a church - in Brighstone earlier this year will appear before Magistrates later this month. Joseph James Irving, 34, of Arthurs Hill in Shanklin, has been charged with...

A major vote on ethical pension fund investment following concern over Isle of Wight Council pension fund investments 'potentially complicit' in 'Israeli war crimes' has been delayed due to unseen legal advice. Pension fund committee (PFC) chair Cllr Chris Jarman...

Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley has given his backing to the Federation of Master Builders' campaign for mandatory licensing of building companies. Richard argues that proper regulation in the sector would protect consumers and support legitimate tradespeople.  Speaking...

The final event of the Isle of Wight’s 'Chance to Shine Cricket Skills Festival' saw more than 100 children take part in a day of fun, teamwork and cricket at Newclose County Cricket Ground. Young players from across the Island came together for a packed schedule of cricket-based activities...

Age UK Isle of Wight hit a record figure for this year’s Big Knit campaign, with thanks to knitters across the Island. The Big Knit in collaboration with Innocent Drinks encourages knitters to make little hats that will be worn...

Cancer patients from the Isle of Wight travelling to University Hospital Southampton (UHS) will lose access to the Daisy Bus transport service later this month following the withdrawal of external funding. The service, which connects the mainland ferry terminal to...

A contentious bid to build a wooden boat store on the seafront in Seaview has been approved, despite resistance from a local parish council. County Hall has waved through Timothy Lyle’s planning application for a four metre by eight metre...

After weeks of warm weather, dry ground and the recent hosepipe ban, Green Party Councillor Claire Critchison is proposing to bar disposable barbeques on Isle of Wight Council land, parks and public areas, including beaches.  This week, the Isle of...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (1st August 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 11079 £100.00 17758 £100.00 5553 £100.00 12450 £100.00 3308 £100.00 18380 £100.00 17660 £100.00 10406 £100.00 16 £100.00 6045 £100.00 9294