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Several recommendations have been made to improve the Isle of Wight Council following a damning report describing it as ‘dysfunctional’.

A new initiative aimed at cleaning up public spaces and curbing anti-social behaviour has been rolled out in Newport, with other Island towns set to follow.

Hundreds of Santas are set to descend on Ryde seafront once again this December as the Isle of Wight Santa Dash returns, raising vital funds for Mountbatten Isle of Wight and the Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group.

Health services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will be affected this week as resident doctors take part in strike action.

In the age of cheap travel where holidaymakers can easily jet off to warmer climates on a budget, it’s getting harder for the UK’s top destinations to continue attracting tourists. The Isle of Wight has recently seen a slight drop-off ...

A hair transplant in Turkey is one of the treatments that has become very popular among UK residents, as they have discovered that adequate and affordable solutions to their hair loss are available when travelling abroad. This is because the ...

This is your latest round-up of some of the cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court...

A superyacht stewardess from the Isle of Wight is making waves as she joins the cast of the acclaimed TV show Below Deck Mediterranean.

A couple arrested on suspicion of murdering 17-month-old Jayla-Jean McLaren in Newport have had their bail extended until February 2026, as investigations into the tragic death continue.

A major new report criticising ‘dysfunctionality’ at the Isle of Wight Council arose out of concerns flagged by statutory officers.