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Something magical is on track for Blackgang Chine in 2026 as the Isle of Wight’s much-loved attraction announces the revival of a former Robin Hill family favourite. The ride will be familiar to fans of the former sister park, Robin...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is supporting a new ban on ninja-style swords by launching a month-long surrender scheme to help remove the deadly weapons from the streets. Running until 31st July, the initiative is part of a national...

A pair of 3-bedroom houses could replace vacant office space in the historic centre of the Isle of Wight’s county town. Council planners have received an application from Peter Groves of Niton Developments Ltd for a conversion of offices at...

Part of a closed hotel in the seaside town of Sandown will house 4 new flats, it has been decided. County Hall has accepted a proposal from Isle of Wight Hotels Ltd - led by Nick Spyker - for a...

Solent Grange Nursing Home on the Isle of Wight has been named winner of The Palliative Care Team Award for Residential and Nursing Homes (Independent) at The Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2025. The home, which is part...

An Isle of Wight Trading Standards officer has been hailed as one of the UK’s brightest new talents in the battle against counterfeit goods. Emma Honey has been awarded the prestigious ‘Rising Star’ accolade by the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG), recognising...

A developer’s proposal to convert a former Isle of Wight care home into a 21-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) has been met with concerns from Ventnor residents and the NHS. In a submission to council planners, NHS Hampshire and...

Isle of Wight Council officers say plans for a ‘multi-million-pound’ McDonald’s restaurant should be refused due to it being ‘within walking distance’ of a local school. The proposed drive-thru facility off Newport Road in Lake is due to come before...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (4th July 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 10139 £100.00 10763 £100.00 3021 £100.00 18267 £100.00 17407 £100.00 13920 £100.00 4308 £100.00 5468 £100.00 5416 £100.00 1324 £100.00 4578

An inquest has concluded that an East Cowes man, who was at the centre of a high-profile fatal road traffic collision 20 years earlier, took his own life. 45-year-old Andrew Hodnitt was found dead at 19:30 on 16th January 2022...