A public consultation has been launched by the Environment Agency after an application for a permit to drill for oil was received for a location in Arreton. UK Oil and Gas (UKOG), which has licenses to drill for oil on...

Age UK Isle of Wight Trustees has announced that they will be losing their CEO, Jo Dare, to a new role on the Island. Jo will have been at Age UK Isle of Wight for over 15 years when she...

An application for a temporary refreshment kiosk at Red Funnel's East Cowes Terminal is set to be considered by Isle of Wight Council planners. The application, submitted by the Southampton Isle of Wight and South of England Royal Mail Steam...

A new brewer specialising in high-quality craft beer has opened in Bembridge thanks to the hard work and dedication of 2 Isle of Wight brothers and their dad. Wight Knuckle Brewery was founded in 2021 by George, Edward, and Fergus...

A prostate cancer screening event organised by the Island’s Prostate Cancer Support Group found 75 of the 250 men who were tested to be showing potential early signs of cancer. Some of those who undertook screening were advised to seek...

Surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency are to carry out unannounced inspections of fishing vessels across the UK. The inspections are being carried out as part of ongoing work around fishing vessel safety in an industry recognised to be...

Southern Water has today launched a public consultation on how it would keep the taps running for one of life’s essentials during a drought. The company has published its draft Drought Plan, which sets out how it plans to promote...

The NSPCC’s Cowes charity shop is on the hunt for a new manager after more than 2 decades. The Shooters Hill premises is beginning a new era following both a long-awaited re-opening after several Covid-19 lockdowns and the departure of...

Those heading to the Island's northern coast this weekend may well catch a glimpse of the iconic Red Arrows, who are set to fly across the Isle of Wight in formation on their way to Bournemouth. A sight that is...

Our readers have been out and about with their phones and cameras this week making the most of the Summer sunshine discovering some of the best sights on the Island... and some newfound friends too! The great escape! Alverstone ~...