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Isle of Wight-based RPL Construction has proudly played a part in the BBC’s DIY SOS, joining forces with local tradespeople to help a family in Southampton rebuild their lives after falling victim to a rogue builder. Alongside an incredible team...

The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) is calling on Isle of Wight residents to take extra care this Bonfire Night, urging everyone to 'Look Before You Light' to help protect hedgehogs and other wildlife. The charity has launched a national...

It has been 10 years since Specsavers Newport made the move from 40 High Street to its larger home at 107 High Street - a milestone now being marked by the team. The store was established by Timothy Kidd in...

Isle of Wight MP Richard Quigley has brought together employers, educators and community leaders for a landmark Skills Summit aimed at improving job opportunities and strengthening the Island’s workforce. Held at the Isle of Wight College earlier this month, the...

Plans for a new 2-bedroom apartment on the lower ground floor of a Victorian villa near an Isle of Wight beach have sparked opposition from locals. Ryde Town Council (RTC) joined 2 residents in objecting to Leavington House’s proposal for...

Yates Brewery has scooped Gold at this year’s Label of the Year Competition, claiming the spot for ‘Best Set of Labels’ among 166 entrants from across the country. The eye-catching artwork, created by Newport-based marketing agency Solent, draws inspiration from...

Almost 10% of registered Isle of Wight care homes are rated ‘inadequate’ or ‘requires improvement’ by a national watchdog. One institution in Sandown – Autumn House Residential Home – is currently marked inadequate and five others in Ryde, Bembridge and...

The completion of a major renovation project at All Saints’ Church in Ryde has been pushed back by several months, with works now not expected to be completed until March next year, instead of early November as originally planned. The...

The Fire Brigades Union is warning that the 'slow and scrambled' response to Saturday's fire at the derelict Cygnet Hotel in Sandown shows how close the fire service is to being unable to keep the community safe. It was just...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (24th October 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 2921 £100.00 17959 £100.00 2150 £100.00 18188 £100.00 2059 £100.00 18326 £100.00 5019 £100.00 13917 £100.00 458 £100.00 14045 £100.00 6156