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A Lake man who has denied a pair of sexual assault charges against him will see his case go to trial next year. Phillip Robbins, of Percy Road, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court on Tuesday, charged with...

Horsebridge Hill - the main road between Newport and Cowes - has now fully closed in both directions for the weekend to allow for essential sewer connection works linked to the Three Oaks housing development. The closure began at 20:00...

The British Red Cross has partnered with Newport Fire Station to provide a new base for its emergency response vehicle, which will now operate from the South Street site. The specially-adapted vehicle is used by Red Cross volunteers to support...

Dean and Sophie Faulkner of Newport-based Merriebank Lettings have scooped an impressive trio of national business awards, including joint recognition as winners of the 2025 Business Leader Award for Father and Daughter Partnership. Dean Faulkner has been named Property Professional...

A new survey launching next week will give Isle of Wight residents the chance to share their views on how local government could be reorganised to better serve communities across the region. The Isle of Wight Council is working alongside...

A host of history enthusiasts joined descendants of the first committee, former Chairs and the national President of the Historical Association, Professor Alexandra Walsham, at Brading Roman Villa to mark 75 years of the Isle of Wight branch. Professor Walsham,...

End-of-life care specialists, Mountbatten Isle of Wight and Mountbatten Hampshire, are in the running for 7 accolades at the Palliative and End-of-Life Care Awards 2025. Mountbatten staff will find out if they have won during a ceremony at London’s Hilton...

A father of 6 who crashed his Vauxhall into a tree before refusing to give Police a blood sample has been banned from the roads for 18 months. Lee Marshall, 35, of Prince Street in Ryde, admitted failing to provide...

A shoplifter from Shanklin who stole groceries from the Co-op has been handed a 12-month conditional discharge. Declan Leach, 30, of High Street, admitted theft from a shop when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court on Tuesday...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (27th June 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 18271 £100.00 1399 £100.00 14479 £100.00 12369 £100.00 16154 £100.00 17847 £100.00 14905 £100.00 18294 £100.00 10375 £100.00 7182 £100.00 12368