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Firefighters from across the Isle of Wight have been tackling a blaze at a Ryde fish and chip shop this morning, with crews still expected to remain on scene.

Could Party in the Park return to Wootton Bridge? The parish council’s new chair says bringing the popular event back is a goal for 2027 — alongside major plans to revamp the village play park.

Plans to transform a redundant former milking parlour near Blackgang into business office space have been refused by Isle of Wight planners after objections from Chale Parish Council.

Plans to build four homes on the site of the former Raffles Tavern in Bembridge have sparked objections from both Bembridge Parish Council and Island Roads over parking, access and drainage concerns.

A driver escaped serious injury after a Suzuki Jimny overturned in Whitwell on Saturday evening, blocking High Street for several hours following a collision with a parked car.

Sandown’s mayor says the town council has undergone a “night and day” transformation in recent years — with major projects, derelict buildings and community priorities now firmly in focus.

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance landed in Ryde Cemetery this evening as emergency crews responded to a serious medical incident nearby.

Police are appealing for help to locate missing Ryde woman Kellie Ashby, 41, who was last seen this morning.

Repair works on Shanklin’s Osborne Steps are due to begin next week, with the popular coastal route expected to reopen by the end of June.

The Friday night fireworks are returning as Cowes Week prepares for its landmark 200th anniversary celebrations in 2026.

Questions over mental health crisis care in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight after inspectors uncovered staffing shortages, delayed support and safety concerns in a critical new report.

Lift Ryde has increased security and moved PE lessons away from the school perimeter after reports of a suspicious individual near the site.

Police have secured three partial closure orders on Newport properties following reports of drug-related anti-social behaviour and criminal activity..

Police have issued a CCTV appeal after around £167 worth of items were reportedly stolen from Tesco Extra in Ryde.

The Isle of Wight Council has urged people to avoid the water and keep children and animals away from affected areas as a precaution.

More delays, more diversions and now a full closure — drivers are being warned to brace for fresh disruption on one of the Isle of Wight’s busiest roads.

A new community hub inspired by Aspire Ryde could be created in the heart of Sandown, with councillors saying growing demand means support services are now “essential”.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has confirmed that the death is being treated as 'unexpected.'

Andrew Woodward, 57, a former Derbyshire bowler and long-standing figure in Island cricket, has launched legal action following an incident in early 2023.

The Isle of Wight Council is on the lookout for an officer on up to £102,389 per year to lead the implementation of the Island’s Education Strategy.