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2 pensioners are facing a crown court trial over a 3-vehicle crash in Ryde that left a pedestrian with more than a dozen broken ribs.

Isle of Wight Humanists will take part in the Island's main Remembrance Sunday parade in Newport for the first time this weekend, with 2 members laying a wreath on behalf of the recently restarted group.

Red Funnel is offering free ferry travel to serving military personnel and veterans this Remembrance weekend and on Armistice Day, as a gesture of gratitude for their service and sacrifice.

Jones highlighted the region's maritime industries, defence sector, ports, tourism and manufacturing businesses as areas that could benefit from stronger regional leadership.

Isle of Wight residents can look forward to even more delivery choice this Christmas, as one of the UK’s largest delivery companies brings its ParcelShop services to the Island for the first time.

Isle of Wight Search and Rescue (WightSAR) is celebrating 15 years of serving the Island community, having grown from just 6 volunteers into a team of more than 40 dedicated members who help search for vulnerable missing people.

The new owners have confirmed that work is already taking place behind the scenes ahead of the pub's reopening...

A former Isle of Wight holiday camp is being transformed into a luxury coastal resort, with more than 30 jobs and a £2million annual economic boost promised.

Among the most concerning discoveries was the storage of high-risk foods, including brie, cooked chicken, sausages, bacon, prawns and egg custard tarts, at temperatures exceeding 8°C.

Communities across the Isle of Wight will come together on Sunday 8th November 2026 to honour those who have served and sacrificed, as Remembrance Sunday services and events take place across the Island.