With funding from the National Lottery’s Power to Change fund, Wight Community Energy has supplied Isle of Wight Libraries with thermal cameras so Island households can identify cold spots and find energy-saving solutions. Starting from Monday 3rd February, you can...

Islanders who received treatment for cancer during April, May and June 2024 are being invited to share their experience in a National Cancer Patient Experience Survey (NCPES).   ​The survey asks for feedback from cancer patients (16 years and over), to inform...

Teen rockers 5 Degrees North have been shortlisted for the Indie/Rock/Alternative Act of the Year category at the Portsmouth Music Awards. The announcement was made live on Express FM’s breakfast show on Thursday morning, marking an exciting start to 2025...

More than £1,200 has been raised for the Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group thanks to generous donations made by Island residents when having their Christmas trees collected this year. TDG Tree Services began their charity fundraising collection back...

How the Isle of Wight Council does business with suppliers is changing from February due to significant changes introduced to public sector procurement as a result of the new Procurement Act 2023. This new legislation, which comes into force on...

Former public conveniences in Wroxall could be transformed into a 1-bedroom home, if County Hall approves recently-submitted plans. The building at Grove Road went up for auction with Clive Emson in 2023, complete with planning permission for conversion into an...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (24th January 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 13749 £100.00 458 £100.00 17856 £100.00 14358 £100.00 13976 £100.00 14031 £100.00 222 £100.00 15028 £100.00 1072 £100.00 12351 £100.00 15527

Red Funnel has suspended both its hi-speed Red Jet and vehicle ferry services until further notice, with Hovertravel services also suspended, as stormy weather hits the Isle of Wight, at the start of what is expected to be a long...

Local residents are being encouraged to have their say on Southern Water’s proposals for a new water recycling plant at Sandown, as a public consultation begins. The Isle of Wight Water Recycling Project will provide a new, sustainable source of...

Wetherspoons in Newport has taken grilled items off the menu as part of a nationwide trial, which means Tuesday steak nights have been scrapped. Regulars are said to be 'upset' by the move, which is set to continue until at...