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The Isle of Wight has a new blueprint for future development after councillors voted to adopt the Interim Island Planning Strategy (IPS) at a meeting last week.

Ryde residents are being invited to get their hands dirty and discover the joys of gardening at an inclusive community allotment in the town.

The court heard that at the time of his arrest, the defendant appeared very emotional and repeatedly said: “I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I f**ked up.”

Hundreds of Isle of Wight residents have backed calls for tougher action against excessively noisy and illegally modified vehicle exhausts.

Cosmetic surgery abroad has become common enough that the NHS now publishes its own guidance for anyone thinking about it. For Island residents, the decision carries a layer that mainland patients rarely have to think about, because every appointment, flight ...

The court heard that a video, depicting a 3-month-old baby being abused, was found within the indecent image haul.

Isle of Wight wildlife photographer Siân Elizabeth has been Highly Commended in the Birds in their Environment Category of the prestigious Bird Photographer of the Year 2026 competition.

The latest information indicates that those onboard the small boat are being brought into the Solent by Border Force, despite the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner calling for them to be transferred to Dover by sea.

An Isle of Wight councillor has accused Reform UK members of creating ‘hatred and bad feeling’ during a heated debate over equality, diversity and flags at County Hall.

The Isle of Wight Council is aware of the ongoing migrant boat incident in the English Channel and is embedded in the multi-agency response, Reform UK group leader Councillor James Whelan has said.