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Island-based brewery Goddards is celebrating after scooping four top accolades at the prestigious London Beer Competition, which took place last month.

A crash involving two vehicles in the outskirts of Newport this morning has resulted two people being injured.

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely says he is looking at joint funding for local emergency services in a move to improve efficiency.

Island Labour has announced the selection of their Parliamentary Candidates for the much anticipated General Election, which will see the island divided into two constituencies.

Police are investigating the theft of bottles of spirits from Waitrose in East Cowes on Friday 12 April, and would like to speak to a man as part of enquiries.

Ryde Town Council is stepping up efforts to combat the growing issue of dog fouling within our community.

Isle of Wight NHS Trust has opened a new intensive care unit that will provide critically unwell patients with improved technology and an enhanced environment to support their recovery and rehabilitation.

The allocation of Isle of Wight primary school places has been announced today (Tuesday 16 April), with 99.4 per cent of Island parents gaining a school of their choice.

People who have registered for postal votes will see their ballots for the forthcoming Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police & Crime Commissioner election arrive in their letterbox over the next few days.

A tribute has been issued by after a man and his dog died following a collision on the Isle of Wight.

A teenager from the Isle of Wight has been sentenced for planning a terrorist attack and other offences.

An Isle of Wight spirit company has received a prestigious national accolade.

Strong winds may cause some disruption through Monday, with a Yellow Weather Warning issued for the Isle of Wight.

Police have confirmed that bones found on an Isle of Wight beach are not human remains - despite earlier local media headlines to the contrary.

Officers searching for missing man Alan Souter discovered a body this morning (Friday).

Is it a bird? Is it a plane?... Well, technically both.

Wight Knuckle Brewery is proud to announce its latest triumph at the prestigious SIBA Independent Beer Awards.

A man has been charged following a collision in Newport.

Habitual shoplifter Warren Russell has been jailed for more than 6 months for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

The installation of specialist equipment to monitor any movement around Leeson Road is to begin next week.

Taylor Swift fans in the UK could have already lost more than £1m to con artists pretending to sell concert tickets for her Eras tour, a major bank has estimated.

It started with a gentle "I need your participation, please", as Blur frontman Damon Albarn sought an audience singalong during a Coachella performance. 

Sunset Boulevard has dominated the Olivier Awards, winning seven of its 11 nominations at a star-studded ceremony on Sunday night.

A producer of the hit animation Bluey has reassured parents and kids "it's not the end" after worried fans were left confused by a cryptic conclusion to the latest episode.

The former NFL star was acquitted of double murder in the "trial of the century" in 1995, before later being found liable for the deaths. He was then imprisoned for armed robbery and kidnapping.

Cole Palmer and Mauricio Pochettino have both reiterated that the Chelsea midfielder is the team's penalty taker after a "daft" spat with Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke.

Erik ten Hag's Manchester United future is now "largely dependent" on the FA Cup, says Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville after watching the latest below-par performance from his former side.

Chelsea have hit a stumbling block. Another trophy has slipped from their grasp. The Conti Cup was first to fall, now FA Cup dreams have met a similar fate. The fairytale ending up in smoke.

We knew the Tyson Fury versus Oleksandr Usyk heavyweight world title fight was attracting worldwide attention. We didn't realise that stretched all the way to the Vatican!

England bowler Jofra Archer admits he may not be able to cope with any fresh injury problems, revealing "I don't know if I have another stop-start year in me".

While many films leave a lasting impression with their compelling characters and breath-taking visuals, it's the unexpected twists that truly elevate the cinematic experience. From jaw-dropping revelations to mind-bending plot turns, here's five of our favourites:

From delicate pastries to indulgent cakes, desserts come in countless varieties, each reflecting the unique flavours and traditions of its place of origin. Let's embark on a delectable journey around the world to explore five incredible desserts that are sure to tantalize your senses:

From altering the course of history to exploring the consequences of our actions, time travel films offer a unique blend of science fiction, adventure, and philosophical exploration. While there are countless movies that delve into the intricacies of time travel, here are five of the best that have stood the test of time and continue to mesmerize audiences around the world:

With the weather not being so great right now, those of us hoping for some warmer and milder skies can find plenty of ways to bring the spirit of summer indoors. Here are five creative ideas to infuse your home with the vibrant energy of the brighter season:

If you're tired of rewatching the same old movies and craving some fresh laughs, look no further. Here are five hilarious films that may have flown under your radar but are guaranteed to tickle your funny bone:

While many films leave a lasting impression with their compelling characters and breath-taking visuals, it's the unexpected twists that truly elevate the cinematic experience. From jaw-dropping revelations to mind-bending plot turns, here's five of our favourites:

From delicate pastries to indulgent cakes, desserts come in countless varieties, each reflecting the unique flavours and traditions of its place of origin. Let's embark on a delectable journey around the world to explore five incredible desserts that are sure to tantalize your senses:

In this fast-paced technological world it's easy to feel intimidated and over-whelmed. So we sent James Forryan to speak to Richard Long of Absolute Solutions about keeping up to date and protected in the cyber world

Many of us dream of the opportunity to tick off travel experiences that are on our wish list, here Lisa de Silva explores ideas to help create and refine the perfect trip of a lifetime

From altering the course of history to exploring the consequences of our actions, time travel films offer a unique blend of science fiction, adventure, and philosophical exploration. While there are countless movies that delve into the intricacies of time travel, here are five of the best that have stood the test of time and continue to mesmerize audiences around the world:

A six-a-side football programme that has already helped more than 6,000 men across the UK tackle obesity is set to kick-off on the Isle of Wight this month.

Shanklin Football Club has received a cash boost to make improvements on and off the pitch.

An MP has lost the Conservative Party whip while newspaper claims about alleged misuse of campaign funds are investigated.

Calls made to an anti-slavery helpline have reached a record high, with the number of potential victims in the care sector rising by almost a third.

Dozens of people around the world have been arrested after police disrupted a UK-founded website scamming victims on an industrial scale.

Samantha Davis, the wife of Star Wars and Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis, has died aged 53.

The House of Lords has delayed the passing of the government's Rwanda bill until next week - in a blow to Rishi Sunak's attempts to get planes off the ground deporting illegal migrants to the country.

Helen Blake, Chairperson of Wight Aviation Museum (WAM), presented Gavin Stride of Island Collection with a picture of Pauline Gower and Dorothy Spicer with their Spartan Aircraft called “Helen of Troy” this week.

For the third consecutive year IW-Heroes Con will take place on the Star Wars anniversary — May the 4th.

Leading companies in the Island’s construction industry have come together to provide a new car park for Sight for Wight, the independent charity providing information and support to visually impaired Islanders.

AN INNOVATIVE upcoming event will offer Island companies access to a slew of successful business leaders.

Time is running out to apply for a 2024 grant from Island Roads’ Isle of Wight Foundation.

When the first pictures of downed Iranian rockets emerged on Sunday morning, they didn't look real.

Lebanon is balanced as though on an earthquake faultline right now - whatever Israel decides to do next will have massive repercussions throughout the entire region.

In a world that has grown more dangerous in recent years, the nightmare scenario of a Third World War is in the public consciousness.

The owner of Royal Mail has rejected an attempt by its biggest shareholders to take over the business but another bid is in the works.

Almost one million private renters in England have been handed no-fault evictions since the Conservative government promised to abolish them, new data has shown.

As the year fully gets into its stride, why not immerse yourself in a new yarn from this selection of great offerings…

There’s no place like Mayflower Theatre when it comes to putting on a production to wow audiences. And this adaption of The Wizard of Oz, fresh from The London Palladium, is no exception.

This is one in a series of five walks, by Wootton Bridge Parish Council, designed to help you explore some of Wootton Bridge’s history and beautiful surroundings.

We've got a great chance for you to win this exceptionally delicious treat for two worth £160* at this beautiful restaurant on Ryde's coastline!

We're delighted to offer THREE bottles of this beautiful sparkling wine courtesy of Highweald Wine Of England - for April it's a lovely Ghyll Valley white...

We've got a weekend pass for two to the return of this fantastic Island festival this Spring...

We've got TWO pairs of tickets up for grabs to this fab 90s battle of Brit Pop - have a go at our random draw to win!