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Passengers travelling to and from the Isle of Wight can now discover the story behind East Cowes' iconic Columbine Building mural thanks to a new display onboard Red Funnel's Red Eagle.

The local parish council objected to the plans and 42 letters of opposing the scheme were also received.

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (19th June 2026) are…

Alongside Lewis Capaldi, Tom Grennan, Alessi Rose and Wet Leg, a host of Isle of Wight artists are also set to perform on Festival Friday.

Police were led to Weeden's home after parents raised reports of a male taking photos of children at a popular seaside event...

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

This week's court round-up is a bumper edition, taking a look at some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court.

The man has now been banned from driving after police found an excessive amount of cocaine in his system.

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight saw a 54% increase in outdoor fires in 2025/26, according to a report from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service.

Firefighters from across the island are tackling a house fire along Ryde Esplanade this afternoon (Thursday).