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• Another Blow For Newport Nightlife As Wyld Closure Announced

  Another popular late-night Newport venue has closed its doors.

• Emergency Services Called To Shanklin Following Christmas Day Death Of Elderly Woman

  The death of a woman in her 80s led to medical and police teams being called to a Shanklin home on Christmas Day (Wednesday).

•  Isle Of Wight Actor Acclaimed For Highlighting Issues Around Autism

  Isle of Wight actor Anna Constable is looking back at 2024 as a year when she was acclaimed for her role in a ground-breaking play exploring masking, autism and mental health issues.

• Mountbatten Inviting Islanders To Sign Up For 2026 Lapland Husky Trail

  This winter, be among the first to sign up for an epic once-in-a-lifetime challenge in support of Mountbatten Isle of Wight — husky sledding in Sweden's Arctic Circle with the Lapland Husky Trail.

• Popular Totland Bay Seawall Footpath Reopens

  The promenade at Totland Bay, linking the Waterfront Restaurant and Widdick Chine has reopened - just in time for New Year's Day walks.

•  Salvation Army Receives Festive Boost Thanks To December Donation From Southern Vectis

  The Salvation Army has been given a festive boost this month, to help it ease hunger and poverty across the Isle of Wight - thanks to a donation by Southern Vectis.

• Isle Of Wight Council Supporting ‘Hoodies For Homeless’ Campaign

  The Isle of Wight Council’s housing service has teamed up with a local business to support the homeless this Christmas, with a donation of hoodies.

• Man In 20s 'Under Investigation' Following Drink-Drive Arrest

  A suspected drink-driver remains under investigation today (Tuesday December 24) following an arrest on Sunday.

• Big Give 2024 Sees Huge Donation For Isle Of Wight Charity

  The Isle of Wight Youth Trust has gained more than £10,000 in donations and match funding after participating in the Big Give campaign for the second successive year.

• Growing Resistance Over 14 Home Development Plans For Northwood

  A proposed 14 house development on the edge of an Isle of Wight village has attracted growing resistance as part of a consultation which ended on Friday.

• Parish Council Objects To Waste Recycling Plant At Knighton

  A bid to keep a waste recycling plant near two Isle of Wight villages has encountered opposition from a parish council.

• Highways Improvement Work Continues In The New Year

  Island Roads will resume its highways improvement activity straight after the Christmas and New Year holiday.

• Yarmouth's Kings Head To Feature Bed And Breakfast Accommodation

  An Isle of Wight pub dating back to the 17th century will get new ‘high quality’ bed and breakfast accommodation.

• New Low Cost Flats Could Come To Ryde - If Plans Get Approved

  An Isle of Wight town centre could get two new ‘low-cost’ flats.

• Casualty Airlifted To Hospital Following Serious Overnight Crash Near Porchfield

  A casualty has been airlifted to Southampton's Major Trauma Centre following an overnight collision near Porchfield.

• Controversial Freshwater Housing Proposal Turned Down

  A controversial application to vary a condition attached to a housing development in an Isle of Wight village was turned down yesterday evening.

• Rare Mantis Shrimp Discovery Made In Waters Off Isle Of Wight

  In an extraordinary find in the waters off the Isle of Wight, a mantis shrimp - renowned for its unique vision and hunting prowess - has been recorded on video, offering a rare glimpse of this elusive species thriving in UK marine waters.

• Man In 50s Confirmed Dead Following Newport Crash

  Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision in Newport.

• Pedestrian In Hospital With Serious Injuries Following Early Morning Motorcycle Crash

  Emergency services have been called to the main road between Newport and Cowes this morning (Thursday) following a crash involving a motorcycle and pedestrian.

• Cowes Stately Home To Have Facilities Upgraded As Part Of Approved Renovation

  A 19th century stately home and popular Isle of Wight events venue will have its facilities upgraded as part of a renovation.