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A 40-strong team will battle mud, water and more than 20 obstacles at a 15km Tough Mudder this month in memory of Isle of Wight mum Zoe Panayi.

The world's last seagoing paddle steamer is returning to the Isle of Wight this month, with Waverley set to call at both Ryde and Yarmouth.

Isle of Wight ultra runner Terry Smith ran 136 miles without sleep to beat 115 rivals and claim his first Backyard Ultra victory.

His appointment comes as Cherry Godfrey Property looks to expand its managed portfolio and develop its property management services.

"We felt that Newport & Carisbrooke Town Council is a clearer and more recognisable name that better reflects our role in the community whilst continuing to recognise both Newport and Carisbrooke.”

Ryde Carnival's Main Parade will follow a different route tonight after (Thursday) an emergency road closure by Southern Water forced organisers to make last-minute changes.

From secret rocket testing and prehistoric dinosaurs to a rather less believable dragon beneath Newport, a new free adventure is inviting people to uncover the Isle of Wight’s hidden stories.

BREAKING: Suspected class A and B drugs. numerous knives and mobile devices were seized, but no arrests have yet been made.

September is proving to be another packed month of theatre on the Isle of Wight, with an Island premiere under the stars, a poignant story of lifelong love and a Gilbert and Sullivan favourite all taking to the stage.

Isle of Wight sailor Freddie Harrison has been crowned Tera Sport World Champion after taking gold by the narrowest of margins in Germany.