Liberal Democrat deputy leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Andrew Garratt, is facing a contest from Reform UK in the Parkhurst and Hunnyhill ward ahead of the local elections.

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Police say they are confident the substance is rat poison, which has been found deposited sporadically throughout the forest.

Drivers are being warned to avoid Brading after traffic lights failed at a busy junction.

The CEO of Visit Isle of Wight is calling for urgent action over what’s described as a growing crisis caused by poorly coordinated roadworks.

Ex-Reform UK councillor Caroline Gladwin is aiming to retain her Central Rural seat in a closely contested Isle of Wight Council election battle.

Two independent candidates and representatives from three political parties are competing for the Isle of Wight Council seat of Osborne in the upcoming local elections.

Firefighters have responded to a fire on the outskirts of Newport this evening.