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Isle of Wight residents on low incomes will continue to receive the same level of council tax support despite annual increases in the property levy.

Only 8,000 of the Island’s 16,000 postal voters have applied to renew their postal vote ahead of an end of January deadline set by a change in election law, leaving potentially a further 8,000 without their postal votes.

Isle of Wight NHS Trust has launched a digital project that is transforming how pressure injuries are recorded, reviewed and treated across hospital wards, improving patient safety while saving valuable clinical time.

Vectis RFC’s Under-12s produced a spirited and disciplined display against a physical New Milton side despite suffering a narrow 3–2 defeat.

Children at Nine Acres Primary School have been helping protect local wildlife by taking part in the RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch.

3 swimmers from Ryde Masters put in strong performances against elite competition at the 2025 South East Regional Masters (Long Course) Championships last weekend.

A new community-owned energy company has been launched on the Isle of Wight, alongside plans for the Island’s first ever community-owned ‘virtual power plant’.

BREAKING: Some localised areas could potentially see as much as 40mm to 50mm of rainfall...

New additions include Two Door Cinema Club, Joel Corry, Rose Gray and Perrie...

HGVs are facing even longer diversions due to the closure of Elenors Grove, as Island Roads is to close the main road through Brading, forcing large vehicles through the villages of Bembridge and St Helens.