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The Isle of Wight Lottery is a long-running community lottery that was created to do something quite specific; keep money and support within the island rather than sending it into a wider national system. It has been running since 2000 ...

The owner of one of the Islands most used taxi companies, Alpha Taxis, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court this afternoon (Tuesday) to appeal the suspension of his taxi license. 

A mystery shopper stepped in to pay for much-needed dog food for Island rescues during a heartwarming act of kindness at Pets at Home.

Nearly 60% of recent patient feedback on the Isle of Wight has been negative, with GP access, dentistry and mental health waits among top concerns.

Employees from a Cowes software company collected rubbish, car parts and a fossil during a beach clean between Cowes and Gurnard.

Visit Isle of Wight (VIOW) is inviting all levy-paying and eligible businesses to take part in the survey.

12 members of Yarmouth Gig Rowing Club will carry a 12ft wooden oar 26.5 miles across the Island during this weekend’s Walk the Wight.

Isle of Wight indie trio, Ugly ozo, have released their latest EP ‘dive’, marking a bold new chapter for the fast-rising band.

Vectis RFC has rounded off the 2025/26 season with a bumper Isle of Wight Festival of Rugby at Medina College.

A unique new exhibition celebrating lost Isle of Wight shopfronts has gone on display inside Ryde’s smallest art gallery, bringing together community creativity and heritage craft skills.