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An evening of discussion and insight will shine a spotlight on powerful female characters at Medina Bookshop later this month.

See who is bidding to be the Isle of Wight Council representative where you live.

More than 40 people gathered for a lively afternoon over the Bank Holiday weekend as this year’s East Cowes Carnival Royalty was selected

A resident at The Elms care home has marked an extraordinary milestone, celebrating her 102nd birthday with fellow residents, staff and loved ones this week.

Cowes Sports secured a dramatic victory, while Newport and East Cowes Victoria both suffered defeat on the road yesterday evening (Thursday).

Island Roads has agreed a long-term partnership with local company Groundsell Contracting Ltd to provide a range of horticultural, arboricultural and landscaping services.

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (10th April 2026) are…

The Union Street establishment has been visited 6 times since 2023 in which time they have received 1x 5-star rating, 1x 3-star rating, 2x 2-star ratings and 2x 1-star ratings...

Councillors in Cowes and East Cowes debated plans for a tunnel beneath the River Medina as an alternative to the floating bridge on 10th April 1906 - 120 years ago today.

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