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Volunteers stepped in to help protect homes from flooding in Brading after heavy rainfall left several properties at risk earlier this week. The downpours, which began on Sunday and continued into Monday, caused water levels to rise around Nicholas Close, ...

Residents at Old Charlton House in Cowes celebrated World Golden Retriever Day earlier this week (Tuesday) with visits from 3 gorgeous retrievers who were kindly brought in by their owners who gave up their time to share their dogs.

A planning application has been submitted to convert the former HM Coastguard Station at Totland into a commercial art gallery.

Hovertravel has launched a new limited-time experience combining its iconic hovercraft journey with a 2-course set lunch at Robert Thompson’s acclaimed RTCafé Grill in Ryde.

'Everywhere you turn there seems to be another set of roadworks, and people are getting tired of the delays, poor communication and lack of planning.'

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (6th February 2026) are…

Trains on the Newport to Sandown railway made their final runs on Monday (6th February 1956), bringing to an end a significant chapter in Isle of Wight railway history.

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.

A serial thief who broke into Boots Pharmacy in Ryde and stole prescription drugs has avoided jail – despite a string of offences across the town.

BREAKING: Residents are being urged to take action by the Environment Agency as a flood warning is issued for Sandown, Brading and Bembridge on the Eastern Yar.