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An East Cowes man who assaulted his partner before stealing her car and threatening to set it on fire has received a community order. 31-year-old Michael Knight had been out having a few drinks with his then-partner on the evening...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (14th July 2023) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 14030 £100.00 567 £100.00 10169 £100.00 5954 £100.00 1591 £100.00 5126 £100.00 2940 £100.00 13700 £100.00 17682 £100.00 11773 £100.00 17299

The Optio voluntary car service that has been run by Community Action Isle of Wight for over 20 years is facing the prospect of closure because of a shortage of volunteer drivers. The Optio service is a membership service that...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and 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 applications...

63-year-old Kenneth Gilpin, who was seen drinking red wine behind the wheel by concerned members of the public, has avoided an immediate jail sentence. Kenneth Gilpin, 63, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court for sentencing on Tuesday after...

The Conservative Group of councillors on the Isle of Wight Council has appointed its new leader, Councillor Susie Ellis. Suzie was elected unopposed at a meeting of the group earlier this evening (Thursday). She is the first woman to lead...

Frustrations have once again been shared over the debacle that saw the Isle of Wight Council U-turn on its proposal to consult on the closure of 3 primary schools. Announced before the half-term school holidays (but quickly withdrawn), parents said...

This year Ventnor Town Council (VTC) has been facing an uphill battle against constant and reckless vandalism throughout the town. This not only impacts the services provided by Ventnor Town Council but eats into valuable resources, not only financially but...

Blackgang Chine has been forced to postpone its first Sunset Sessions event this weekend as a result of the expected bad weather set to hit the Isle of Wight. The event - which was to be held tomorrow evening (Friday...

Convicted rapist Daryll Pitcher has finally resigned from the Isle of Wight Council, giving up his £8,832 a year councillor role. It was back in April that Pitcher was sentenced to 27 months in prison - and placed on the...