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Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown has announced the sad loss of Casper, the white lion, who has passed away at the age of 18. Following a recent deterioration in health, Casper was put to sleep under veterinary advice this morning ...

Over 1,600 adventurers took part in the 65.8-mile Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge at the weekend, including a dedicated team from the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary who raised over £3,000 to support the rescue of 2 brown bears from Azerbaijan. The ...

West Wight Reserves won the Isle of Wight Junior A Cup by beating Oakfield on penalties at Beatrice Avenue last night (Wednesday). This is the 2nd trophy for West Wight Reserves in 2024/25 after having already won Combination 1 by ...

29-year-old Toby Lucas and 25-year-old Courtney Strong have been jailed for physically abusing a young child, which included binding them with tape. Police uncovered video evidence of the shocking abuse, which showed the youngster - who was under the age ...

38-year-old Matthew Oxley has been handed a suspended prison sentence after threatening a shop worker with acid during an attempted robbery at his local Co-Op. Oxley, of Green Street, appeared before the Isle of Wight Crown Court last week (Thursday ...

Emergency services spent almost 4 hours negotiating with an individual at Culver Down overnight, with a successful outcome. It was at around 21:15 last night (Wednesday) that Police, HM Coastguard and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service responded to the ...

Ryde Town Council has announced the winners of the 2025 Honours Awards, presented during the recent Annual Town Meeting. This year, 6 outstanding individuals were each presented with a Certificate of Recognition of Achievement, acknowledging their significant contributions to the ...

Evri customers across the Isle of Wight are facing serious delays and missing parcels as multiple drivers have quit their roles in recent weeks, citing drastic pay cuts as the reason why. Several drivers are understood to have left the ...

As national housing reports point to slower activity in parts of the UK, many on the Isle of Wight still see strong reasons to remain confident in the property market. Estate agents across the Island say interest has held up, ...

The Isle of Wight is known for its laid-back charm, stunning coastlines, and strong sense of community. But behind the familiar faces and scenic spots, something subtle has been shifting in how we pay. Whether it's a tap at the ...