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BREAKING: Police, fire and paramedics are on scene on The Downs this lunchtime (Wednesday) where a vehicle has left the road.

The British high street has long been the beating heart of local communities, serving as a hub for commerce, social interaction, and local identity. For residents of the Isle of Wight and across the United Kingdom, the changing face of ...

A sell-out show organised by Ryde School students has raised £2,600 for its partner school in Africa.

A multi-use hub providing meals, community events and job training could be installed within the grounds of a Sandown school, under new planning proposals submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.

Newport strengthened their Wessex Division 1 play-off push while Cowes Sports reached the League Cup last eight yesterday evening (24th February).

Local residents, businesses and community groups are invited to attend the first in a series of drop-in sessions hosted by the Ryde Neighbourhood Board to learn more about the town’s ambitious new 10-Year Vision. 

McDonald's, Costa, Aldi and Superdrug are all set for St George's - with rumours B&M will open a new out-of-town store too!

Plans have been submitted by EON for an 8-bay electric vehicle charging forecourt - the first of its kind on the Isle of Wight.

The Isle of Wight Council has been questioned over whether it has a plan to tackle the Island’s lack of ‘truly affordable’ social housing. Councillor Peter Spink, the Empowering Islanders member for Freshwater North and Yarmouth, broached the subject at ...

Lionheart School in Newport has been graded ‘Strong’ in 4 key areas following a full Ofsted inspection.