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BREAKING: Police, paramedics and fire crews are all responding to a road traffic collision involving a lorry and a car on Brading Downs Road this afternoon (Thursday).

A group of young Isle of Wight bellringers are appealing for sponsorship from local businesses and individuals as they prepare to represent the Island at a prestigious national competition this summer.

A newly-qualified driver has crashed into a wall and fence on Brook Road in Shanklin, leaving a damaged car taped off by Police.

The Isle of Wight pétanque community has celebrated a successful year of competition while raising hundreds of pounds for charity at its annual presentation night, held in Cowes earlier this month.

Shanklin Ladies have secured their spot in the semi-finals of the Invitation Cup with a commanding 0-4 win away to Basingstoke Town Women.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a shopfront was damaged in Sandown last week.

The Isle of Wight College has been successfully accredited to the Matrix Standard, recognising the high quality of its Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance (CIAG) services.

Haylands Primary School has identified Lift Schools as its potential preferred partner as the school considers becoming an academy and joining an academy trust.

Ryde Rowing Club welcomed sponsors and supporters to its Appley Park clubhouse on Saturday 8th February to thank them for their continued backing during a successful 2025 season.

BREAKING: Police and the National Police Air Service helicopter were deployed to the Nunwell area of Brading late last night (Wednesday) in the search for a missing woman.