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The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (11th September 2026) are…

The decision by Angela Rayner to halt controversial local government reorganisation (LGR) plans has no impact on the Isle of Wight, the council leader has said.

The schools affected by the new changes include but are not limited to, Christ The King College, The Island Free School and Ryde Academy...

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

On 11th September 2001, Isle of Wight residents witnessed the World Trade Center attacks, while one narrowly avoided his usual route through the Twin Towers.

The actions of the defendant were described in court as a 'professional' money-laundering operation involving multiple bank accounts used to hide the proceeds of VAT fraud.

The number of Isle of Wight coronial investigations that have remained open for more than a year has fallen by almost 60%.

BREAKING: 2 men - from Iraq and Turkey - have been arrested after Immigration Enforcement officers descended on a barbershop this afternoon (Thursday).

"I wanted to offer something a little more old-fashioned and face-to-face, having a conversation, having a laugh, and seeing whether there’s that little bit of chemistry that you simply can’t judge from a photograph or a profile.”

A beautifully situated cottage close to the heart of the Isle of Wight, as well as an opportunity to develop your dream home on the outskirts of Ryde, are among the 22 residential properties and sites set to go under ...