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Parents are being urged by the region's Police and Crime Commissioner not to buy electric scooters for their children this Christmas. It is legal to buy an e-scooter in the UK, however, insurance is required and it is not currently...

The RSPCA is gearing up for its busy festive period to help save animals in need,  as new figures reveal a shocking 23% increase in the number of terrified pets who were left abandoned and home alone over Christmas last...

Wightlink has announced the Isle of Wight teams and groups it will sponsor in 2025, including 4 new groups. Next year, the ferry company will welcome Ryde Boxing Club, Ryde Swimming Club, Wightgymnasts (Xcel) and the Isle of Wight Young...

A number of pharmacies will stay open across the Isle of Wight over the festive period to continue to offer services and health advice. The Pharmacy First scheme ensures that pharmacies can offer treatment and medication if needed. Patients can...

Ofwat has confirmed that the average Isle of Wight household's water bill will be going up by as much as 53% over the next 5 years. The regulator has set out how much water companies can invest in their networks...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (20th December 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9653 £100.00 17288 £100.00 9566 £100.00 2373 £100.00 9327 £100.00 1414 £100.00 1783 £100.00 8258 £100.00 6889 £100.00 13120 £100.00 11008

A 10-year long argument about the old railway footpath that runs alongside Embankment Road in Bembridge appears to be over, with the imminent reopening of the path in the New Year. The British Rail branch line to Bembridge was closed...

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...

After more than 200 years, The Sloop Inn at Wootton is set to undergo a name change and will soon be known as 'The Watermill' under proposals by its parent company. Stonehouse has applied to the Isle of Wight Council...

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the biggest investment in a generation for hospices, ensuring that hospices such as Mountbatten Isle of Wight can continue to deliver the highest quality end-of-life care possible for their patients, families and loved ones....