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Police have launched an investigation into a series of break-ins and thefts involving coaches at Fort Street car park in Sandown. Over the past week, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has received no fewer than 4 reports of multiple ...

Isle of Wight residents are being given a say on County Hall’s support scheme for low-income council taxpayers, in a public consultation. Local Council Tax Support (LCTS), which helps around 9,500 Islanders, can currently provide up to a maximum 75% ...

Islanders planning trips to and from the mainland over the festive period are being warned to expect major disruption, with a key section of the M27 due to close for 12 days between Christmas and New Year. The motorway will ...

Following the success of the competition in 2024, Isle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, has launched his 2025 Christmas card design competition. The winning designs will feature on the MP’s digital Christmas cards and website over the Christmas period. ...

Residents, workers, and visitors are invited to share their views on the future of the County Town at 2 public consultation sessions this Saturday (25th October), hosted by Councillor Vix Lowthion and Councillor Julie Jones-Evans of Newport & Carisbrooke Community ...

A brand-new festive pantomime is setting sail at Trinity Theatre this Christmas, as 'Sinbad Saves the Day' brings thigh-slapping fun and high seas adventure to the stage. Written by award-winning local playwright Gwen Stevens, the show promises a family-friendly production ...

Photographer and former diplomat David Tunnicliffe presented a compelling illustrated talk at Dimbola Galleries earlier this week (Wednesday), exploring themes from his 2 current exhibitions on show. Introduced by Dr. Brian Hinton, MBE, Chair of Trustees at Dimbola, Brian related ...

A community fundraiser featuring cream teas, cake, raffles and high heels is set to take place at Parkside Pavilion in East Cowes this Sunday (26th October), with all profits going to support mental health and domestic abuse charities. Peter May ...

Brading Railway Station was the setting for the official launch of a unique new book celebrating 200 years of the railway on the Isle of Wight - and 20 years of the Isle of Wight Community Rail Partnership (CRP) - ...

Datum Electronics, a specialist manufacturer of precision measurement equipment, have formally received the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade 2025. Following the announcement of the winners earlier in May, the Datum team were recently presented with the prestigious award ...