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Suspected Class A drugs were seized when Police raided an address on a quiet residential estate in Lake this morning (Friday). It was just before 08:00 that more than a dozen officers descended on Woodhall Drive, on the Merrie Gardens ...

A sailing vessel with engine problems just off the North coast of the Isle of Wight was rescued by Yarmouth RNLI lifeboat yesterday evening (Thursday). It was just before 18:00 that HM Coastguard received reports from the lone skipper of ...

Orchard House Care Home is in full festive swing this December, embracing the joy and warmth of the holiday season with its residents. Last week, the home welcomed 2 very special visitors: Baldrick the therapy cat and the playful Abbie ...

Local businesses and volunteers are rallying together to host a special Christmas lunch for those who face spending the festive period alone. Homecare provider Right at Home Isle of Wight will host the event at Bembridge Village Hall on Christmas ...

Wightlink has announced the Isle of Wight teams and groups it will sponsor in 2025, including 4 new groups. Next year, the ferry company will welcome Ryde Boxing Club, Ryde Swimming Club, Wightgymnasts (Xcel) and the Isle of Wight Young ...

A number of pharmacies will stay open across the Isle of Wight over the festive period to continue to offer services and health advice. The Pharmacy First scheme ensures that pharmacies can offer treatment and medication if needed. Patients can ...

Ofwat has confirmed that the average Isle of Wight household's water bill will be going up by as much as 53% over the next 5 years. The regulator has set out how much water companies can invest in their networks ...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (20th December 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9653 £100.00 17288 £100.00 9566 £100.00 2373 £100.00 9327 £100.00 1414 £100.00 1783 £100.00 8258 £100.00 6889 £100.00 13120 £100.00 11008

A 10-year long argument about the old railway footpath that runs alongside Embankment Road in Bembridge appears to be over, with the imminent reopening of the path in the New Year. The British Rail branch line to Bembridge was closed ...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.  They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the ...