Holly Medland Dread the thought of being shut indoors with the kids this half term? The IW Story Festival is hosting a story trail that will take you around Newport, without needing to leave the sofa. The IW Story Festival,...

Heart-warming stories from Isle of Wight groups, charities and individuals supported through Wightlink’s community sponsorship programme have been shared at an uplifting virtual networking event hosted by the ferry company.   The video conference replaced the usual face-to-face Meet and...

The Rev. Julia Myles, Chaplain at Mountbatten Isle of Wight, has been licensed by the Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight, the Ven. Peter Leonard.  Julia will be providing spiritual care to the many people who use Mountbatten Isle of...

Island Roads will be replacing key components to Yarmouth Bridge in March, it has been announced. During the work, which will be part of the bridge’s annual service, the structure will need to be closed to traffic for up to...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (5th February 2021) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 15892 £100.00 12495 £100.00 11515 £100.00 12551 £100.00 15759 £100.00 6083 £100.00 4225 £100.00 529 £100.00 8902 £100.00 6555 £100.00 8657

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:20/00455/FUL Parish(es): ...

The sudden closure of Brading High Street is resulting in significant diversions for motorists this evening (Thursday), including local buses. Southern Vectis is advising customers that Route 3 services are currently unable to serve Brading and will divert via Bembridge...

A Police officer was assaulted when they were called out to a disturbance in Ryde late last night (Wednesday). Hampshire Constabulary was alerted to reports of a domestic incident at an address on Alexandra Road at 23:22. A male wanted...

Undertaking regular maintenance of England’s rivers would help improve flooding in rural areas, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has said. Recent storms have wreaked havoc across rural communities, damaging agricultural land and businesses as well as people’s homes. The...

As well as providing support for Island people who find themselves homeless, the Isle of Wight Council works to prevent people becoming homeless in the first place and the authority is now looking for suppliers to enhance this work and...