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Joe Robertson MP has criticised the Environment Agency’s newly released report into the Monktonmead flooding of October 2023, saying it offers little new information despite residents waiting nearly 2 years for answers. The report was published this week, just days...

A major renovation project is now underway at All Saints Church in Ryde - marking the start of a new chapter for the historic building and its community. Work to transform the main church space begins on Thursday (10th July)...

Richard Quigley, MP for Isle of Wight West, has welcomed the Government’s announcement that 3 new Best Start Family Hubs will open on the Island - located in Newport, Ryde, and Sandown. These hubs will build on the proud legacy...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (11th July 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 4214 £100.00 10140 £100.00 7744 £100.00 12351 £100.00 11342 £100.00 14758 £100.00 958 £100.00 18204 £100.00 15934 £100.00 16294 £100.00 14941

Efforts to replace Shorwell’s White Lady Bridge have stalled, with parish councillors now offering to provide their own structural engineer amid frustrations over the Isle of Wight Council’s inaction. The matter was discussed at the most recent Shorwell Parish Council...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed it is in discussions with the Hayward family to arrange a private, behind-closed-doors meeting about the future of Ryde’s popular splash park. The update comes after weeks of uncertainty for the family and...

A major public meeting will be held in Ryde this month to address concerns around shoplifting, police visibility, CCTV and community safety. The event is being hosted by Donna Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of...

43-year-old Aaron Payne, who is accused of stealing from multiple shops in Sandown earlier this week (Monday), is to appear before a Crown Court Judge next month.  Shortly before 22:00 Police were alerted to an attempted theft at the Co-Op...

Staff at award-winning Newport-based firm WRS have been on a winning streak, bagging a total of £1,500 in Isle of Wight Lottery prizes over the past 8 weeks. The EPOS business, which supports the Lottery through its Payroll scheme, has...