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2 kids have been arrested and subsequently de-arrested this morning (Friday) after messing about with trolleys and pallets belonging to Tesco. 

The Chair of Ryde Neighbourhood Board, Steven Holbrook, has resigned with immediate effect.

Classic yachts from across the UK and Channel Islands descended on Cowes over the weekend for the 2026 Cowes Spring Classics, with Whooper crowned overall winner after a standout performance on the Solent.

Bids are invited from any enterprise that will use funding to deliver services that widen access to adult learning opportunities.

Red Squirrel Property Shop has been shortlisted for 6 categories at the 2026 Agents Giving Fundraising Champions Awards, while CEO Charlie Panayi has received a further 2 individual nominations.

The court heard how the 46-year-old committed the offences just days after being sentenced for similar matters.

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (5th June 2026) are…

HM Coastguard is to stop paying volunteer Coastguard Rescue Officers for attending incidents, training and operational duties from September.

East Wight MP Joe Robertson MP has led calls in Westminster for more support for tourism and hospitality, calling on the Government to 'make amends' for the impact of the Chancellor’s 2024 and 2025 Budgets.

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