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Formal proceedings have begun into the death of an elderly Newport woman who was found in a pond at her home earlier this year.

EXCLUSIVE: An elderly Isle of Wight woman who stabbed her husband in the chest while he slept told police “the devil told me to do it”.

In the last of our in-depth series on the main battlegrounds for the 2026 Isle of Wight Council elections, on the eve of polling day, we turn to Carisbrooke & Gunville.

"Vote for the person you feel will act in the best interests of your ward, regardless of whom they represent".

An independent partnership which earlier this year unveiled a vision to invest £19.5 million of public money in Ryde has again drawn criticism over the future of Ryde Theatre (Ryde Town Hall).

The decision will bring an end to lifeboat production on the Isle of Wight after more than 60-years.

A narrow result last time out – and a change in party representation since – has set up Cowes North as one of the Island’s most competitive urban battlegrounds.

Young people from across the Isle of Wight have taken centre stage at a vibrant, sustainable fashion show in Ryde, transforming recycled materials into bold and imaginative designs.

Westridge Golf Centre member Glen Winnard has achieved the extraordinary feat of hitting 3 holes-in-one in just 26 days.

Danny Briggs marked his Ventnor return with a key all-round contribution as the club opened the season with victory over Calmore Sports.