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Isle of Wight ferry operator Wightlink has warned that the Government’s decision to extend the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to the UK maritime sector could have damaging and unintended consequences – including increasing pollution rather than reducing it.  

The repainting of a former sweet shop in the heart of the Isle of Wight’s largest town has received glowing feedback from patrons, its owner has said.

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

Hong Kong and Macau are major destinations for Chinese gamblers. Both have unique laws and rules, meaning diversified gambling income streams. Gambling in mainland China is prohibited, which means its special administrative regions have been a go-to wagering hub for ...

Crypto-based gambling platforms are quickly becoming the norm in the online market. Typically accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT, among other currencies, they offer a range of services including casino games, sports betting and prediction markets. While these platforms operate globally, ...

This is your bumper edition of the court round-up, detailing some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court.

A pair of Isle of Wight performers have taken top honours at The Best of Burlesque UK Finals in Blackpool, beating competition from 36 acts across 6 categories to bring home prestigious national awards.

Motorsport fans can look forward to the return of the Sandown Sprint in 2026 - and this time, spectator entry will be completely free!

A Learning Support Assistant from Cowes, who denies grooming a teenage pupil, will stand trial next October.

A ‘totally damp’ building ‘full of rotten timber’ off an Isle of Wight main road could be transformed into a modern 5-bedroom house.