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The court heard that the alleged offences began when the boy was just 11-years-old where he allegedly raped a girl.

Fears for the Isle of Wight's railways intensified on 14th August 1951 as councillors debated reports that branch lines could face closure.

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.

Online entertainment has changed on the Isle of Wight just as it has everywhere else in the UK.  People can access casinos, games and betting platforms from a phone in Cowes just as easily as anywhere else in the country, ...

As gambling regulation continues to evolve across many jurisdictions, licensed operators are continuously required to adapt to increasingly complex rules and regulations. In most cases, these relate to areas including anti-money laundering, customer identity verification, data protection and responsible gambling. ...

We can see an interesting shift in action when looking at the current retail and leisure landscape on the Isle of Wight. A move towards a more digital lifestyle has led to opportunities for creating more value on the local ...

The average response time for a Category 1 call had fallen to 8 minutes, compared with 10 minutes in November 2025.

Paedophile Gareth Wheeler, who admitted all 25 offences put to him, was bailed until his sentencing hearing in November.

The family-run restaurant on Lugely Street made the sad announcement this evening.

The event will bring together names from the UK and international bass music scene alongside DJs from the Isle of Wight’s local dance music community.