HGVs are facing even longer diversions due to the closure of Elenors Grove, as Island Roads is to close the main road through Brading, forcing large vehicles through the villages of Bembridge and St Helens.

Veolia has been appointed to support the Isle of Wight Council for 3 months as part of ongoing plans to replace outgoing waste contractor Thalia.

For much of the last decade, interior design has been in quiet revolt against the Scandinavian minimalism that dominated homes in the late noughties and early 2010s. Pale woods, beige walls and pared-back spaces were gradually replaced by darker colours,...

Economists like to say that choice is a blessing. They are usually right, though they sometimes forget to mention the side effects. Too many options can make decisions harder, not easier. The online gaming market offers a neat illustration. Mini...

For years, bingo had a reputation as a cosy, familiar pastime, something enjoyed in community halls and charity events, often associated with a particular generation. But a remarkable shift has taken place. Bingo has not only returned to mainstream popularity,...

A 14-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of arson following a major fire at the derelict Cygnet Hotel in Sandown has now been released, but he remains under investigation. The teenager was arrested after a blaze tore through the former hotel...

BREAKING: Police and paramedics are tending to at least 1 motorcyclist following a crash on one of the Island’s main arterial routes this lunchtime (Sunday).

BREAKING: 2 men have been arrested following a break-in at Boots Pharmacy in Sandown, with the shop’s till and medication stolen.

The UK used car market is full of opportunity, but also hidden risks like outstanding finance, theft, and dangerous write-offs. Your best option is to make use of the mandatory Vehicle Identification Number, which is a unique 17-character code that...

BREAKING: Police have closed the main road connecting Ryde to Brading following a road traffic collision, in which a car has crashed head-on into a railway bridge.