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An 80-metre hedgerow has been destroyed in a fire in Chale this afternoon (Friday), with a passing steam engine understood to have sparked the blaze. Shortly after 14:00 this afternoon, firefighters from Newport, Shanklin and Ventnor were alerted to a ...

The Chale Show is set to return for 2 days this weekend,

Sandown’s 2026 Grand Regatta Hat Parade on Sunday 9th August – open to hat makers of all ages – is awarding hat-inspired books, as well as cash prizes, to this year’s tip top toppers.

BREAKING: The collision is causing heavy delays in the area.

Guests and staff at Daish's Holidays have raised £3,878 for the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, helping to support the lifelong care of rescued animals on the Isle of Wight.

A female pedestrian has sustained minor injuries following a collision involving an e-bike on the Isle of Wight this morning (Friday).

Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club was the venue for this year’s Captain’s Day with 68 players taking part in a 12-hole Texas Scramble competition in teams of 4.

Tweaked plans for toilet and shower facilities at Victoria Barracks in East Cowes have failed to win over the town’s Isle of Wight councillor who continues to have concerns.

Robert says the football-based weight loss programme has transformed both his physical and mental health.

More than 85% of Islanders say they were affected by June's heatwave, with the biggest impact on sleeping, dehydration and financial pressures among the biggest impacts reported.