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Isle of Wight’s Wet Leg have unveiled a frenetic new remix of their hit single ‘mangetout’, reworked by Charli xcx collaborator The Dare.

Police are investigating a reported break-in at a storage shed at Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, with CCTV images shared in a bid to identify those involved.

Richard Quigley MP used his question at Prime Minister’s Questions today (Wednesday) to raise growing local concerns about the impact of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) on Isle of Wight ferry services.

BREAKING: A motorcyclist is receiving medical treatment following collision involving a car on the High Street in Carisbrooke this evening (Wednesday), which has led to a rush hour road closure.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has agreed a council tax rise amid warnings of an 'impossible' funding squeeze and mounting operational pressures.

A 5th weekly Mindset Bros Walk & Talk has been launched, further strengthening its commitment to supporting men’s mental health on the Isle of Wight.

BREAKING: A road traffic collision on the main road in and out of Newport to the south has led to an emergency closure this afternoon (Wednesday), resulting in significant traffic tailbacks.

Emerging musicians from across the Isle of Wight are being given the chance to open the Isle of Wight Festival main stage as Platform One announces the return of Wight Noize 2026, with applications having opened earlier this week (Monday).

This year’s Apprenticeship Week is underway, and the Isle of Wight Council is celebrating by raising the apprenticeship flag outside County Hall.