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The Isle of Wight Council is encouraging residents, schools and communities to recognise and support young carers as part of Carers Week, which runs until 15th June.

He was serving 28-years for multiple offences including indecent assault and rape.

Citizens Advice Isle of Wight has moved to a new home in Newport, ensuring that vital support for Island residents continues uninterrupted.

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (12th June 2026) are…

The Isle of Wight Council has closed the planning enforcement case that saw Ventnor Winter Gardens undergo work to improve the site's visual condition. 

The Peacock butterfly has been named Britain's Favourite Butterfly after beating 59 other species in a nationwide poll that attracted more than 20,000 votes.

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

A 15-year-old Isle of Wight girl became the youngest person to receive Lloyd’s medal for bravery and endurance on 11th June 1926 - 100 years ago today.

The 34-year-old has avoided a prison sentence despite assaulting 3 shopworkers...

Proposals to convert an Isle of Wight hotel plagued by fire damage and vandalism have been broadly endorsed by Sandown Town Council (STC).