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Convicted Isle of Wight paedophile Samuel Huckle has avoided being sent to jail - again.

In the first of our series on the main battlegrounds for the 2026 local elections, we turn to Ryde North West – where the council leader faces a serious challenge on home ground.

The concern comes from a major visitor attraction, which warns the timing and coordination of works could harm the Island’s economy...

Four contenders from Reform UK, Labour, The Green Party and the Local Conservatives hope to be the Isle of Wight councillor for Newchurch, Havenstreet and Ashey. Tony Barry (Reform UK), Anna Maria Beach (Labour Party), Jude Brown (The Green Party) ...

A well-known feature in Ryde is set to undergo a significant refurbishment after being found in a poor state of repair.

Ed Hatt broke Cowes Sports’ all-time goalkeeping appearance record on Tuesday night, making his 573rd appearance for the Yachtsmen.

Nearly 80 people attended a community screening in Ventnor highlighting the climate and nature crisis, sparking debate, concern and calls for urgent national action.

Three candidates are competing to be the councillor for the Isle of Wight Council ward of Newport West in the upcoming local elections. Frank Brown of Reform UK, The Green Party’s Chris Mace and Raymond Redrup from the Local Conservatives ...

A Local Conservative, Independent, Reform UK and The Green Party are on the ballot paper in the Nettlestone and Seaview Isle of Wight Council ward. Voters in the area have the choice of Mouli Akundi (Local Conservatives), Jules Hayward (Independent), ...

Chair of the Isle of Wight Council’s education committee Paul Brading is defending his Lake South seat against Labour, the Greens and Reform UK. First elected in 2017, the Conservative councillor faces Finton Anthony Burns (Labour), Harry Eccles (The Green ...