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BREAKING: A power cut has plunged parts of Newport into darkness tonight (New Year's Day), with over 600 properties currently without electricity.

A Ryde man who crashed a Mercedes while under the influence of drugs – with a child in the vehicle – has been banned from the road for 3 years.

A new policy to manage stray dogs on the Isle of Wight, a hefty 61-point Coroner’s Service Recovery Plan and an 'excellent' strategy to tackle domestic abuse were 3 key plans adopted at County Hall at the end of 2025.

Jeffrey Foster and Trevor Gosset secured victory in the rearranged December Trophy at Westridge Golf Club, winning by countback after finishing level on 56 net.

BREAKING: Gritters will once again be treating the Island's road network due to the forecast temperatures, with -1c expected on the Isle of Wight overnight.

2026 looks set to be a brilliant year in the world of Island theatre...

Up until the dawn of the 20th century, Islanders still kept seasonal customs that bound neighbour to neighbour through the turning of the year.

An Isle of Wight beekeeper died after suffering a severe allergic reaction having been stung on the ear by one of his own bees, an inquest has concluded.

Islander Jamie Hindson has donated to 2 local charities this month - Ability Dogs 4 Young People and Isle of Wight Cats Protection - as part of his ongoing monthly giving initiative.