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Police have launched an investigation after thousands of pounds worth of tools were stolen from a van in Newport overnight, with other vehicles also ransacked. A number of parked cars and vans in the vicinity of Chichester Walk, off Furrlongs ...

Shanklin & Godshill Cricket Club have secured promotion to Hampshire Division 2 with a tense 2-wicket win over fellow title contenders Locks Heath in a top-of-the-table showdown at Westhill. Winning the toss, Locks Heath elected to bat first but lost ...

A couple who tragically died in Monday's helicopter crash near Shanklin have been named as Justyna Czoska and Wojtek Kowalkowski - with confirmation that the pilot also died in the devastating accident. It was just before 09:30 yesterday that the ...

A Sandown man with more than 20 convictions on his record has been fined after Police found him in possession of cannabis resin near Barton Road, Newport. James Smith, 41 of Park Mews in Sandown, admitted a single charge of ...

Thousands of scooterists descended on Ryde Esplanade once again this August Bank Holiday, filling the streets with the roar of engines, colourful paintwork and a vibrant atmosphere. Crowds lined the seafront to watch the traditional ride-out on Sunday, which saw ...

Planning permission is being sought to turn the former Toogood Plastics warehouse in Rookley into a 24-hour self storage facility. Worchester-based Driver Property has applied to the Isle of Wight Council to vary of condition 4 of a previous application ...

Police have cordoned off a pharmacy in Ryde as investigations get underway into a break-in that occurred overnight. Officers are in attendance at Boots on Rink Road this morning (Tuesday), where a side window has been smashed to gain access ...

The Isle of Wight Council’s total debt has increased by £862,000 over the past year, according to newly released national figures. Data compiled for the 2024-2025 financial year shows that the Council’s total debt stood at £182.4million at the end ...

The Isle of Wight’s hardworking police dogs are being celebrated this International Dog Day for the vital role they play in keeping the community safe - with local handler Sergeant Charlie Winchester highlighting the incredible contribution of the canine unit. ...

Dota 2 swept the 2024 prize pool leaderboards with $23.86 million split between events, but the statistics tell just half the narrative. Pro gaming has reached a point where prize pools are no longer simply about winning prizes — they're ...