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BREAKING: Drivers on the Isle of Wight are being warned to brace for major disruption, as Southern Water prepares to fully close Newport Road in Lake for 9 days.

Wight Tri athletes Trevor Prior and Helen Scholes joined nearly 4,000 competitors for the gruelling Ironman 70.3 Alcúdia Mallorca.

Haylands Primary School was filled with music, costumes and maths challenges as pupils and staff celebrated National Numeracy Day in rockstar style.

Wight Tri athletes Jan Fletcher and Chris Jackson delivered standout performances in 2 demanding mainland events at the weekend, battling freezing water, brutal conditions and even territorial swans to secure impressive results.

The first 207 visitors to Osborne House this Sunday will receive a free slice of Victoria sponge to mark Queen Victoria’s birthday.

Families are being invited to step back in time this May half term as Dinosaur Isle in Sandown unveils a packed programme of prehistoric-themed activities.

Age UK Isle of Wight is marking Dementia Action Week by highlighting the free support available locally for people affected by dementia or memory challenges, as well as their families and carers.

'That it can be despoiled for profit by a rapacious company makes me sick with rage.'

The new leader of the Isle of Wight Council will be elected at a crucial meeting next week after Phil Jordan was ousted from the position in the local elections earlier this month. 

The new vehicles will be fitted with the most up-to-date technology designed to catch speeding motorists.