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The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications ...

BREAKING: A reported gas leak at a property in the West Wight led to an emergency response by firefighters from both Freshwater and Newport earlier tonight (Thursday).

Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, has responded to today's announcement that her role is set to be abolished,.

“Speed kills” - that was the warning issued by HM Senior Coroner Caroline Sumeray during the inquest into a fatal road traffic collision that claimed the lives of 2 young Islanders in Whippingham back in 2022.

A dedicated shuttle bus service is now operating to help Wroxall residents stay connected during the ongoing road closure for major carriageway reconstruction works.

An Isle of Wight campsite has been recognised among the best in the country, taking home a top regional title in the 2025 Campsites.co.uk Camping and Glamping Awards.

Acclaim Logistics has launched Island Delivery Co, a dedicated 2-man delivery service designed to make mainland shopping simpler and more accessible for Isle of Wight residents.

Bembridge Fort has been awarded £250,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help secure its long-term future and bring the historic landmark back into community use.

Newport Rowing Club has marked the end of a historic season by collecting the Hants & Dorset ARA Championship award at Junior status for the very first time.

7 young gymnasts from Legacy Elite Gymnastics Academy made history at the weekend, as they became the first ever Isle of Wight-based community club athletes to qualify for the National Finals.