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The Isle of Wight Council could be facing a £66 million funding gap within five years, with senior officers warning that "extremely difficult decisions" lie ahead.

"Our speed limits are ridiculous." A Reform UK Isle of Wight councillor has hit back after calls for 20mph limits in Niton and Whitwell, saying enforcement is targeting the wrong drivers.

Hunnyhill has been closed in both directions following an overnight water leak, with disruption expected for motorists and Southern Vectis bus services today.

A swimmer reported missing off Compton Bay has been found safe following a Coastguard search involving rescue teams and a helicopter.

Police are appealing for information after a car crashed into a road sign in Ventnor before those inside reportedly left the scene in another vehicle.

Firefighters from Shanklin and Ryde were called to tackle a marsh fire behind Dinosaur Isle in Sandown this afternoon.

Murder charge after fatal Cowes house fire: A 24-year-old man has been charged over the death of Lucas Scutt following last month's blaze.

Updated plans for a 130-home housing development on the outskirts of Bembridge have been approved, despite objections from the parish council over the design and impact on the village.

The former Balcony nightclub in Ryde could be transformed into a new family entertainment venue featuring interactive darts, mini golf, karaoke pods and more, after winning support from Ryde Town Council.

Two West Wight councils have voted to declare no confidence in Southern Water, adding pressure ahead of a key Isle of Wight Council debate next week.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested after another man suffered an ear injury during an altercation in Sandown.

The Environment Agency has declared a state of prolonged dry weather across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as pressure on water supplies continues to grow.

A patient has been taken to St Mary's Hospital after the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance responded to a life-threatening medical emergency in Ryde.

Isle of Wight businesses could receive thousands of pounds for hiring young people under a new Government-backed employment scheme.

A dramatic late-night Coastguard rescue has ended safely after a teenager became stranded high on a cliff near Shanklin.

Police, paramedics and other emergency services responded to a serious collision involving several vehicles yesterday.

The hosepipe ban is now in force across the Isle of Wight – here's what you can no longer do and who is exempt.

Sandown is one step closer to making history after being shortlisted to become the UK's first-ever Town of Culture.

Another scorching day is on the way for the Isle of Wight tomorrow, with temperatures expected to top 30°C in parts of the Island.

Three new homes could be built on greenfield land on the edge of Niton under plans submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.