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The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (21st February 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 18141 £100.00 3001 £100.00 10311 £100.00 9355 £100.00 6533 £100.00 11898 £100.00 14877 £100.00 9599 £100.00 11033 £100.00 3834 £100.00 17659

The Diocese of Portsmouth has begun a process paving the way for a potential Judicial Review of the Isle of Wight Council’s plans to close 3 Church of England schools. A formal ‘Letter before Claim’ has been sent to the...

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...

A Ryde man who was caught drink and drug driving in Nottingham last Summer has been sentenced in a mainland court. Daniel Bartram, 33, now of Harding Road in Oakfield but previously of Western Boulevard in Nottingham, appeared before Nottingham Magistrates...

After serving the community for more than 160 years, Shanklin Methodist Church is set to close later this year following a vote by its members to cease worshipping. Opened in 1864, Shanklin Methodist Church -  located on Regent Street -...

A new £84,000 pilot project has launched on the Isle of Wight, involving all 12 GP practices, to improve bowel cancer screening rates and increase awareness within the local community over the next 9 months. The pilot project will help...

Councillors and residents have accused a developer of starting work on a major Isle of Wight housing development in breach of a planning condition. Councillor Chris Jarman and Councillor Peter Spink have joined Freshwater locals in condemning Journey Estates Ltd...

Newport-based Merriebank Lettings is celebrating picking up ‘Best Family Business Leader’ at the 2025 Business Leader Awards, as well as a second national award. The awards highlight the extraordinary individuals who are shaping industries, pioneering innovation, and redefining leadership. From...

8 new electric vehicle charging bays will be built in Ryde Town Centre. County Hall has approved Zest Eco’s application for a lawful development certificate to install 4 rapid EV chargers, with accompanying electrical equipment, on land next to 18...

Theatretrain Isle of Wight has been officially recognised by the Council for Dance, Drama, and Musical Theatre (CDMT) - a prestigious recognition that affirms the school’s commitment to providing safe, professional, and high-quality performing arts training for its students.   CDMT...