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A talented Isle of Wight rower has delivered a standout performance at a crucial national event, keeping his hopes alive of representing Great Britain on the world stage.

Police closed part of Caesars Road in Newport this morning (Tuesday) following a collision involving a car and a parked van.

Wootton Bridge residents can vote Green, Local Conservative, Vectis Party, Reform UK, independent or Liberal Democrat. Confirmed candidates on the ballot paper are Sue Betts (The Green Party), Ed Hopper (Local Conservatives), Linda Pauline Pitcher (Vectis Party), Tony Raffe (Reform ...

Students at Medina College have impressed judges and guests alike after delivering confident presentations entirely in French during a special Evening of Excellence event.

After being elected by a 248 vote margin last summer, Mark Jefferies is standing for re-election alongside Reform UK, Tory and Green candidates. Those challenging the independent incumbent, who has sat with the Alliance group at County Hall, include David ...

Four candidates are battling leader of the Isle of Wight Conservative group at County Hall, Cllr Ed Blake, for his Ventnor and St Lawrence seat. Craig Dabbs (Reform UK), Robin Frederick Jarvis (Labour Party), Linda Jefferies (Island Independent Network) and ...

Totland and Colwell voters have six nominees campaigning in their Isle of Wight Council ward ahead of the May 7 elections. Residents can either back Empowering Islanders group leader Chris Jarman, who has represented the area since 2021, or opt ...

A former well-loved pub seen to be a pillar of the local community, The Hare and Hounds, has officially confirmed its permanent closure today following a month-long consultation period.

Four Isle of Wight election candidates are contesting the Shanklin Central ward, held by councillor Michael Beston since 2017. The Conservative incumbent’s three challengers are Robert May (The Green Party), Sarah Jane Morris (Independent) and Stephen Charles Reynolds (Reform UK). ...

An independent and 3 party political candidates are challenging Conservative Isle of Wight councillor for Sandown South, Ian Ward. Voters in the ward have the option of the Tory incumbent or Frank Baldry of Reform UK, Emily Brothers from the ...