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A search for 2 'missing' children in a remote part of the Isle of Wight ended late last night (Easter Sunday) with emergency services fearing the call out was a hoax.

Nearly £1million a year is being invested in a potentially life-changing new domestic abuse (DA) service launched by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones.

Online communication has changed the way people work, learn, train, and connect. Today, meetings, interviews, lessons, fitness sessions, and client calls often happen through a screen. In this new reality, virtual meeting etiquette is not just a nice skill to ...

Newport IW FC has strengthened its squad during a critical juncture of the Wessex League Division One campaign. As the "Port" looks to navigate a congested schedule and maintain its push for a top-tier finish, these reinforcements come at a ...

There are 12 Isle of Wight Council senior manager positions with salaries of more than £100,000 a year, new figures show.

Island Roads carried out 22 gritting runs across the Isle of Wight during the 2025/26 winter season, making it the mildest winter in the 13 years the company has overseen the highway network.

NFU Mutual Isle of Wight has launched a powerful new community partnership with Mountbatten Isle of Wight – the Island’s only hospice and the lead provider of palliative and end‑of‑life care for the local community.

Brading Town Reserves claimed a crucial victory in the battle of the top 2 in Combination 1, edging out Whitecroft & Barton Reserves by a single goal on Saturday. 

RSPCA Isle of Wight is calling on local businesses and organisations to support its Corporate Volunteer Day on 12th June.

West Wight held off sustained late pressure to beat title rivals Whitecroft & Barton Sports at Sandy Lane in Harwoods Division 1 yesterday afternoon (4th March).