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Independent, award-winning local news is continuing to flourish on the Isle of Wight - but new audited figures reveal that the Isle of Wight County Press is now selling less than 9,000 copies a week. Much-anticipated circulation figures, published by...

Newport woman Cheryl Mason married toy boy Kenyan, Daniel Lekimencho, at Newport Registry Office on Valentine's Day 1995. Cheryl then went on to write the book 'White Mischief' about her experiences. At the time of their marriage, 34-year-old Cheryl was...

Councillor Clare Mosdell has resigned as leader of the Isle of Wight Conservative Group, with Ventnor's Ed Blake stepping up to the role, bringing a fresh perspective and continued commitment to the group's future. Following a unanimous decision, the Conservative...

The trial of Garry 'Captain' Oates, a local eco-campaigner accused of driving into a car boot sale marshal in the Summer of 2021, has been adjourned yet again. Oates, of Fort Street in Sandown, is accused of dangerous driving and...

A former café on the High Street in Newport could be turned into an adult gaming centre under plans submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. Permission is being sought from the local authority for a change of use of...

Ventnor Town Council has voted to keep its vital Beach Safety Project using funding from an increase in its precept. At Monday night's meeting at Salisbury Gardens, councillors opted to retain the Ventnor Beach scheme and hold a related public...

The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service is asking how confident you feel in responding to someone needing lifesaving care to restart their heart this Valentine’s Day, as Laura Summers shares the story of her cardiac arrest in 2018. In 2024,...

A 10-surgery dental practice in the centre of Ryde has been given the go-ahead by the local authority. The Isle of Wight Council approved Damira Dental Studios Ltd’s application for a change of use of part of the upper floors...

Islanders can expect a Government-led consultation and final County Hall vote on Whitehall’s fast-track devolution programme, the Isle of Wight Council’s Chief Executive has confirmed. Updating the Corporate Scrutiny Committee earlier this week, Wendy Perera said a devolution consultation will...

After accumulating 101 disciplinary points, Pan Community FC have had their sanction withdrawn by an independent discipline panel and are no longer able to play any league or cup fixtures for the remainder of the season. Pan only reformed this...