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The Liberal Democrat Group have set out their priorities for engaging with the Government ahead of tonight's (Wednesday's) debate at County Hall on Labour's devolution proposals. Local Lib Dems say that the Isle of Wight Council must remain a standalone ...

3 Parkhurst prisoners - 2 murderers and a bomber - who went on the run were recaptured at Whippingham on 8th January 1995. The deadly trio had gripped the Isle of Wight in a state of fear for 5 days ...

Yarmouth residents are showing stiff opposition to the creation of a Premier Convenience Store in the town. In recent weeks, works to turn the former Yarmouth Deli premises into a Premier store have begun, much to the dismay of the ...

IW Met Service has issued a yellow weather warning for ice, with the forecast predicting temperature as low as -4c overnight on Wednesday into Thursday morning. It’s said that patchy rain and sleet is likely to fall​ across the Island ...

A multi-vehicle crash which has seen a car come to rest on its side is blocking Forest Road on the outskirts of Newport this afternoon (Tuesday). The incident has occurred near Forest View Nursery and has seen a Peugeot van ...

The Isle of Wight Council's Adult Community Learning team has unveiled its new spring programme, featuring a diverse range of workshops and courses. From ICT to arts, crafts, and health and wellbeing activities, the programme promises something for everyone. Additionally, ...

A Shanklin man caught driving whilst on his phone was found to be under the influence of drugs at the time, a court has heard. Callum Steele, 30, of Victoria Avenue in Shanklin, admitted drug driving (THC) and using a ...

The Vectis Radio Community Awards 2025 are being held on Friday 28th March at Caffe Isola in Newport, but the window of opportunity to enter closes at midnight on Friday 24th January. The awards are to honour, celebrate and promote ...

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust participated in the Big Give campaign, making £10,110 thanks to Ryde Round Table, who hosted a masquerade ball which raised £5,000. Alongside others who kindly donated, this opened the opportunity for £2500 in pledges ...

Island Roads will be deploying its gritters across the Isle of Wight's road network this afternoon (Tuesday) - and again tomorrow morning - due to the forecast for sub-zero temperatures. The fleet of gritters will be leaving the Stag Lane ...