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The streets of Sandown lit up last night (Wednesday) as the town’s illuminated carnival brought colour, creativity and community spirit to the seaside town for the last time in 2025. Crowds lined the route from Fort Street to Pier Street ...

A weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for the Isle of Wight, with downpours expected to cause disruption during the early hours of tomorrow morning (Friday) The warning, issued by IW Met Service, is valid from 02:00 until ...

Tributes have been paid to a ‘deeply loved’ husband and proud father, who died in a road traffic collision on Briddlesford Road near Wootton a month ago today. It was at just gone 15:10 on Monday 28th July that emergency ...

2027 will see another edition of the Admiral's Cup return to Cowes. Following the outstanding success of its much-anticipated revival this year, after a hiatus of more than two decades, the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) is delighted to announce ...

Wightlink Warriors let a 10-point lead slip in a dramatic speedway clash at Smallbrook Stadium, narrowly losing 45-43 to a newly-formed East Anglian team. The home side looked set for victory after a strong early showing, but the visitors staged ...

The Newchurch Male Voice Choir and the Sea Gels Shanty Band came together for a well-attended concert at the Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum in Ryde on Sunday (24th August), entertaining a packed audience with a lively and ...

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape after a young girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in an Isle of Wight recreation ground. An investigation has been launched amid an allegation that a girl, aged over 10, was ...

The RSPCA Isle of Wight has received an extraordinary legacy gift from local resident Gerry Blow, who left £10,000 and the entire contents of his home to the charity when he passed away earlier this year at the age of ...

The rollout of the winter flu vaccination campaign to protect some of the most vulnerable people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight begins next week. The NHS 10-year health plan, which was published recently, commits to a shift from ...

Bembridge & Vectis beat Osborne Coburg 4-2 at Steyne Park yesterday evening (Wednesday). The newly merged side continued their strong start to life in Division 1, moving up to 2nd in the Harwoods Isle of Wight League table. The home ...