Shared Access, an independent owner and operator of shared wireless infrastructure, has expanded essential coverage for both WightSAR and RAYNET through a radio mast at St Boniface Down in Ventnor. WightSAR were previously able to cover a large percentage of...

Sainsbury’s and Argos stores across the Ise of Wight have teamed up with local schools to donate tablets for children educating at home during the coronavirus lockdown. All 5 of the Isle of Wight's Sainsburys stores located in Newport, West...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports of a fire at Carisbrooke Castle on the outskirts of Newport earlier this morning (Friday), but the incident wasn't as first feared. It was reported at around 08:30 that...

A community swimming pool in Ryde has secured vital funding to help it face the challenges of coronavirus.  The charity-run Waterside Pool will benefit from an £82,000 cash windfall from the National Leisure Centre Recovery Fund, launched by Sport England...

The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has progressed well across the Isle of Wight, but new figures show that the West Wight is doing particularly well and is considered the top area in the country for vaccinating all residents. Statistics...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (26th February 2021) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 11418 £100.00 12995 £100.00 11320 £100.00 15319 £100.00 892 £100.00 405 £100.00 11153 £100.00 2411 £100.00 15251 £100.00 16113 £100.00 427

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: 20/01681/FUL...

Police are appealing for the public's help as they investigate 2 burglaries in Newport over the past week, in which expensive items such as a Playstation and an iPad were stolen. The incidents occurred in the Newport Town Centre area...

A woman who became injured on the beach at St Helens had to be assisted by HM Coastguard and paramedics this morning (Thursday). Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team were called out at 11:04 following a request for assistance from the Isle...

irst-time buyers on the Isle of Wight have an opportunity to take the first step on the property ladder in 2021 following the launch of a new government-backed Help to Buy scheme. The brand new scheme is exclusive to first-time...