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A prisoner accused of being involved in a mutiny at HMP Isle of Wight - which saw a tactical teams called in to defuse the situation - has seen his case sent to Crown Court.

Owner Olivier Ghesquiere has announced the closure after years of constant criticsim from some other vets on the Island for working below standards.

The controversial closure of an Isle of Wight road has raised ‘serious concerns’ over the decision-making, monitoring and communications around closing highways, councillors have agreed.

Traffic changes have been confirmed for this year's Cowes Week as the popular firework finale returns for the first time since 2019, with motorists being urged to plan ahead.

A multi-million-pound McDonald’s scheme in Cowes is up for a decision next week - but Isle of Wight planners aren’t ‘Lovin’ it’.

Whilst the kitchen is set to close, the popular pub will remain open with drinks and live music at its heart.

Newport Roman Villa has celebrated the 100th anniversary of its rediscovery with a special open day that brought the Isle of Wight's Roman history to life for visitors of all ages.

Political leaders, business representatives and environmental organisations have come together to call for nature and climate to be placed at the centre of decision-making.

BREAKING: Several fire appliances are in attendance at a woodland fire on St George's Down.

Thousands more young cancer survivors are set to benefit from the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust after the launch of a new specially adapted yacht designed to make sailing more accessible for those living through and beyond cancer. The Beneteau Oceanis ...