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West Cowes and Gurnard Town Councillor, Richard Hollis, has announced he will be running as an independent for Cowes North ward in the local elections in May.

Newport Rowing Club enjoyed a strong showing at a challenging 5km head race in Southampton, with multiple crews delivering impressive performances across their respective categories.

Island youngsters are in for a treat this Easter, as libraries across the Isle of Wight prepare a packed programme of crafty, creative and magical activities for the school holidays.

BREAKING: Police have arrested a 62-year-old man from Ryde on suspicion of robbery following a violent incident at a petrol station on the Isle of Wight.

The Isle of Wight Green Party has announced that its Deputy Leader, Rachel Millward, will visit the Isle of Wight this weekend as part of the party’s growing local election campaign.

The man, previously caught by 'paedophile hunters', was found to be in possession of more than 200 images...

A pilot scheme to train red squirrels to deliver letters across rural parts of the Isle of Wight is said to be underway, in a bid to improve postal efficiency.

A new food venture focused on locally sourced ingredients and healthier eating has opened its doors in Shanklin, led by Army veteran Kelly Way.

The assessment will focus on completing bends without rotating, recognising early signs of inversion and maintaining a stable wheel-to-road relationship...

Introduction The Isle of Wight has never been short of reasons to gather, and the Island's current events picture suggests that appetite remains strong as spring turns towards the larger festival months ahead. From Cowes to Newport, the island's leisure ...