Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight

Island, county and unitary authority area of England, United Kingdom

The Isle of Wight is an island off the south coast of England. It is a unitary authority and also a ceremonial county. It is separated from the mainland county of Hampshire by the Solent strait, and is otherwise surrounded by the English Channel. Its largest settlement is Ryde, and the administrative centre is Newport.

Also known as...Wight, Iktis, Ouiktis, Wit, Wiht, I. Wight, I. of Wight, Island of Wight, Wight I., and Wight Island
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Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots at British Yacht

Russian Warship Fires Warning Shots at British Yacht A Russian warship fired warning shots at a British yacht in the English Channel, escalating maritime tensions days after the UK boarded a Russian tanker.