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A trio of men involved in a large-scale cannabis-growing operation on the Isle of Wight have been handed a combined prison sentence of 46 months.

Unite the Union has hit out at the RNLI’s decision to close its Inshore Lifeboat Centre in East Cowes, warning the move will devastate workers, their families and the wider Isle of Wight community.

A pioneering beach accessibility initiative on the Isle of Wight is celebrating national recognition after being named a finalist in the prestigious Blue Badge Access Awards. The project at Ryde Beach was shortlisted in the highly competitive ‘Motability Best Day ...

Here are some of the key facts, figures and statistics from this year’s election...

With 22 first-time councillors elected, several razor-thin contests and some huge winning margins, Thursday’s local elections delivered one of the biggest changes in the authority’s recent history.

The Isle of Wight High Sheriff, Nigel Hartley MBE, is encouraging Islanders to start important conversations about death, dying and bereavement as part of Dying Matters Week 2026.

The votes for the 2026 Isle of Wight local elections have been counted - and the results are in. Today's outcome has proven to be a shock for many, particularly for Phil Jordan, who lost his Ryde North West seat ...

Leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Phil Jordan, has dramatically lost his seat in Ryde North West.

A Southern Vectis bus has mounted a grass bank in Shanklin this afternoon (Friday) which is causing significant delays for those travelling through the town. 

Independent Arts, the Isle of Wight’s creative health charity, is delighted to announce a £1,000 donation from Vectis Fairway Lodge.