Work to maintain Newport's historic harbour walls is set to start later this month. The near £400,000 regeneration is intended to restore the walls to their original condition using specialist techniques to retain their historic appearance. Councillor Phil Jordan, Cabinet...

A car fire has broke out on the main road through Wroxall this afternoon (Sunday). Firefighters from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have been mobilised to the incident on St John's Road having been alerted to...

Glorious sunshine blessed players at Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club for the annual 'Rolling Pin' - a Mixed Greensomes stableford competition - on Bank Holiday Monday. The event has always been well supported and that was no different this year,...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Application No: 20/01723/FUL...

An ongoing incident involving the Police at Wightlink’s Portsmouth Gunwharf terminal is causing disruption this morning (Thursday), with the cross-Solent operator already advising of 2-hour delays.  Hampshire Constabulary is asking people to avoid the terminal area and confirm that travel...

Dr Carol Tozer has announced her retirement from her post as director of adult social care and housing needs at the Isle of Wight Council. Praising her team's "professional skill" and "unstinting hard work", as well as that of the...

Aldi is recalling Roosters Breaded Chicken Goujons because salmonella has been detected in the product. The recall affects 2 batches with best before dates in October and November of this year. Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and...

Whilst the annual Hants and Dorset rowing regattas have been postponed until at least July, clubs across the Isle of Wight collaborated last Saturday to ensure Island rowers could enjoy some competitive experience, many for the first time, in the...

The British Speedway is already in full flight this season and gathering a lot of support from fans. This includes within the Isle of Wight, who of course had an affiliation with the sport through their former side, ‘The Wightlink...

Members of the Isle of Wight’s Community Bus Partnership have been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. Currently, the Partnership provides Route 22, 24, and 32 buses...