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Independent candidate Becca Cameron has been elected to the Isle of Wight Council following her success in the Freshwater South by-election this morning (Friday). Becca finished ahead of Reform UK's Bill Nigh (269) and Conservative Warren Whyte (147). A total...

Following 2 sold-out shows at their Newport venue earlier this year, Strings are bringing trance pioneer Chicane to the newly relaunched Robin Hill for a special open-air performance this September.  'Chicane:Sunsets' at Robin Hill Adventure Park will take place on...

Many pharmacies across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will be open and ready to help over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 3rd-Monday 5th May). Many local pharmacies can now treat common conditions such as shingles, sore throats,...

Autumn House Residential Home in Sandown has been rated inadequate for the second time by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), prompting further action to be taken by the regulator. The Avenue Road-based care home is run by Autumn House Care...

The hugely popular Sandown Sprint motorsport event will not be returning in 2025 due to the current economic climate and a number of 'local issues'. It was announced last December that the event had been moved from its usual April...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (2nd May 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 257 £100.00 16496 £100.00 13182 £100.00 16007 £100.00 8104 £100.00 16471 £100.00 3262 £100.00 9328 £100.00 7925 £100.00 13613 £100.00 3605

Nearly a quarter of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police officers who responded to a national survey say they are planning to resign within the next 2 years or as soon as possible, according to the latest Pay and Morale...

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...

More details have emerged about plans for a brand new McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant in Lake - but it won't be open 24 hours a day. A full planning application has now been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council for...

Spartan Air Lines announced the commencement of a new season of flights between London and the Isle of Wight to start on 1st May 1935. The actual duration of flights between Heston and Island airfields was 50 minutes. However, the...