Mountbatten Isle of Wight is inviting the local community to come together for an evening of Christmas carols at the Minster Church of St Thomas in Newport on Wednesday.

The Isle of Wight will join communities across the UK in celebrating the festive season with a ‘Together at Christmas’ Community Carol Service on Friday.

A 36-year-old man has been jailed after attempting to break into a number of homes across Cowes and Newport.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman reportedly left Sports Direct on South Street, Newport, with two bottles of perfume she had not paid for.

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A ‘vital’ new children’s home could replace a four-bedroom house on the outskirts of the Isle of Wight’s county town, responding to an ‘urgent local need’.

The exterior of Vecta House lit up for the season, drawing cheers from the crowd.

Plans for 12 new homes on the edge of Newport have been given the green light.

The woman is described by police as white, with short mousey brown hair, aged in her 20s, approximately 5ft5 and of a plump build.

Outline permission has been granted for 12 homes on the outskirts of Newport, while two other planning appeals on the Isle of Wight have been dismissed.

During the four-week scheme, Island Roads has strengthened the brick supports and installed new concrete posts to support the new timber fence.

Horsebridge Hill — the main route between Cowes and Newport — remains closed by police this morning.

Headliners include CBeebies star Joseph Elliott, Young Bond author Steve Cole, and British Book Awards 2025 Illustrator of the Year Rob Biddulph.

The first families have begun moving into the new Three Oaks housing development in Newport, a scheme made up entirely of affordable homes for Island residents.

A woman attended Asda on St George’s Way on 16 October and 17 October and bought several high value items, but used a barcode on her phone to only pay £1 for each item.

Plans to replace a former social services building with ten new affordable homes are set to go before the Isle of Wight Council’s planning committee today.

Police arrested a 37-year-old man from Newport on Sunday following reports of criminal damage, stalking, and threats to kill.

In a statement, Toto apologised to customers with existing bookings and thanked everyone who has dined there over the years.

A total of 32 more houses could be built next to Horsebridge Hill.

Long leases could be granted for five Isle of Wight council-owned properties and sites, including a multi-use games area, pre-school and beach bar.