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Wessex Cancer Support has confirmed that its popular Family Funday will return to Tesco Extra on Saturday 16th May, relaunched for 2026 as ‘Wessex Day’. The event will run from 10:00 to 16:00 and promises a full day of entertainment, ...

Red Funnel has pledged to give one of its iconic red funnels a stripey red‑and‑white makeover if Southampton FC book their place in the FA Cup Final this weekend.

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (24th April 2026) are…

A pair of Isle of Wight detectives, whose dedicated work helped to secure an 8-year prison sentence following a rape in Newport, have been recognised at the latest Area Commander’s Awards.

Island Roads has issued a fresh update on highways work across the Isle of Wight, as multiple schemes continue at pace.

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

Charities and community groups across the Isle of Wight are increasingly turning to online fundraising tools to widen their reach and generate more income for local causes. Where traditional methods once relied on tin-rattling and local events alone, the island's ...

Convicted Isle of Wight paedophile Samuel Huckle has avoided being sent to jail - again.

In the first of our series on the main battlegrounds for the 2026 local elections, we turn to Ryde North West – where the council leader faces a serious challenge on home ground.

The concern comes from a major visitor attraction, which warns the timing and coordination of works could harm the Island’s economy...