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Dedicated wildlife volunteers Bob and Jacquie Wilson BEM have been recognised for their long-standing commitment to protecting the Isle of Wight's native red squirrels.

Southern Water has applied for emergency drought powers that could pave the way for tougher water restrictions across the Isle of Wight.

Ryde Model Yacht Club has presented £722.82 to Mountbatten Isle of Wight following its annual Charity Model Yacht Race, held at Ryde Canoe Lake last month. 

BREAKING: Firefighters have returned to Headon Warren following reports of a small flare-up.

Ventnor RFC rounded off an impressive summer sevens campaign by claiming the bronze medal at the Launceston Sevens after a series of hard-fought performances in Cornwall.

It was back to the shopfloor for Isle of Wight Foundation chairman Eddie Fellows when he recently visited Care In The Garden.

Day 3 of North Sails Cowes Week saw another varied day of racing on the Solent, with close competition across the fleets as the world's most famous keelboat regatta continued its 200th anniversary edition. North Sails Cowes Week has remained ...

A dust devil, a form of short-lived whirlwind, struck Sandown beach late last week (Friday), sending parasoles and sunloungers over 20ft into the air, with one beachgoer saying, "my little girl legged it under the pier".  A dust devil is ...

Isle of Wight rower Louis Sheasby has been selected to represent Great Britain at the 2026 U19 World Rowing Championships.

A scheme to turn an ex-coastguard service station on the Isle of Wight into a commercial art gallery is back with planners after a prior application was withdrawn.