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More than 600 properties in Ryde were left without electricity this evening following an unexpected power outage.

Police are searching for a suspect who fled on an e-scooter after allegedly assaulting a man and stealing a mobile phone in Ryde.

The land and building, located in the centre of Sandown on the Isle of Wight, have been subject to multiple redevelopment discussions over several years.

Ten apartments in the Isle of Wight’s county town may be bought by the council for over £1 million.

He warned that without an exemption, ferry fares could increase further, putting extra pressure on residents, businesses, and visitors.

A residents’ group is again taking the Isle of Wight Council to court over planning permission for hundreds of homes at West Acre Park in Ryde.

Yarmouth Bridge will go through its annual servicing work next month.

Fire crews have been called to a vehicle fire on Newport’s industrial estate this afternoon.

UNISON has raised serious concerns about the future of local services and jobs, as Isle of Wight Council grapples with a growing budget shortfall.

Four people have escaped serious injury following this morning’s bus crash in Brading, with recovery of the overturned vehicle now well underway.

Phase One of the project will last around six weeks.

A number of roads were closed overnight due to flooding, with traffic management arrangements remaining in place today.

The Council estimates that borrowing to address a £55 million gap could cost Islanders up to £94 million in repayments over 20 years.

The Environment Agency has issued a number of flood warnings and flood alerts across the Isle of Wight following heavy rainfall.

It is not yet known whether anyone has sustained serious or life-threatening injuries.

The Environment Agency has issued multiple flood alerts across the Isle of Wight as heavy rain is forecast and river levels rise.

Using his elderly sister’s bank account, he withdrew money from the victim, promising repayment once his supposed frozen bank account was released.

The council says the proposals come amid what it describes as exceptional financial pressures.

Island Roads has announced a series of temporary road closures across the Isle of Wight over the coming weeks.

Cross-Solent travel is facing disruption for a second day running, with adverse weather affecting passenger services to and from the Isle of Wight.