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Artists are being invited to apply for 3 new public art commissions that will celebrate the unique beauty, history and community spirit of the Isle of Wight National Landscape through site-specific works.

Wightlink has unveiled its biggest sale of the year with major discounts for Isle of Wight residents and visitors, including up to 50% off ferry crossings.

Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson made his debut appearance on BBC Question Time last night (Thursday).

Ed Wills will join Southern Vectis as its new managing director on 1 January 2026, Go-Ahead has announced.

A new volunteer scheme has been launched, to help care for much-loved trees and hedges across the Island – and to celebrate, everyone is being asked to put forward their favourite tree on the Isle of Wight.

An inquest into the death of a 22-year-old found hanged in a flat in Ryde on 11th August has been opened.

"The new grants offer a rare moment where national policy aligns perfectly with local need, Islanders can take advantage of a technology that suits our homes, our climate, and our unique infrastructure challenges"...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (21st November 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 16987 £100.00 18030 £100.00 11144 £100.00 10119 £100.00 18108 £100.00 16379 £100.00 18296 £100.00 2302 £100.00 5929 £100.00 16471 £100.00 11152

Sydenhams Timber Engineering is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, marking a quarter century of building with purpose, innovation and pride from its engineering centre on the Isle of Wight.

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.