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UNISON, the public services trade union representing 1,000 staff at the Isle of Wight Council, is expressing major concern about the implications for services and jobs as a result of the current funding crisis facing the Local Authority.

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (20th February 2026) are…

Strings in Newport has been nominated for the Grassroots Venue: Spirit of The Scene Award at this year’s Music Week Awards.

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

TECH has become a Google Premier Partner, a distinction reserved for only 3% of the largest online institutions TECH Global University, the world's best online university according to Forbes, has been distinguished with Google Premier Partner status, an annual recognition ...

2026 was already going to be a worrying financial one for the UK’s online casino industry. Now in addition to the upcoming tax increases, a rise in the cost of UK Gambling Commission licence fees is being proposed. Running up ...

Businesses in the heart of Ryde are concerned for their future as the Isle of Wight Council sets out a controversial proposition to introduce parking charges on Ryde's Union Street.

New figures show the Isle of Wight is among the best-covered areas in England for life-saving defibrillators.

A nostalgic night of music, food and fundraising will support 6 Isle of Wight charities when the Old School Disco Charity Night comes to GG's next month (21st March).

A pair of instructors from Top Targets Shooting Ground at Tapnell Farm on the Isle of Wight have qualified for the 2026 England Shotgun Shooting Team.