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Sandown Town Council says it has taken immediate action to protect the site and prevent further disruption to the ongoing works.

A new monthly deals campaign is aiming to help Isle of Wight tradespeople save money on the everyday products they regularly use.

Southern Housing failed to act quickly enough despite knowing for at least a year that a vulnerable man's heating was inadequate, the Housing Ombudsman has found.

The court heard the defendant was over the legal limit for Ketamine, Diazepam and Cannabis at the time of the collision.

2 sisters from Sandown are behind what is being described as the world's first fully biodegradable balloon, developed with scientists at Imperial College London.

Apex Competition is giving entrants the chance to win a custom-built off-grid VW Crafter or take £35,000 in cash, with the draw closing this Sunday!

Wet Leg singer-songwriter Rhian Teasdale has thrown her support behind Sandown’s bid to become the UK’s first Town of Culture, saying that the Isle of Wight town’s young people deserve greater opportunities to explore their creative talents.

The total was more than 768,000 appointments higher than during the same period in 2025 - an increase of 11%.

The Isle of Wight has moved a step closer to seeing restrictions on using disposable barbecues and the release of sky lanterns and balloons at ‘high-risk’ sites.

BREAKING: A 69-year-old man from Totland has been arrested after allegedly taking 'inappropriate' images of children in Home Bargains.