Isle of Wight Council library services are now closed to reinforce the need to stay home, protect the NHS and save lives. The 'Order and Collect' scheme, along with access to computer services, has also been suspended due to the...

NHS and social care staff on the Island have started to receive their COVID-19 vaccine as the Isle of Wight NHS Trust launches its biggest ever staff vaccination programme via a newly opened vaccination hub at St Mary’s Hospital. Local...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (8th January 2021) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 15179 £100.00 14850 £100.00 3277 £100.00 11484 £100.00 9892 £100.00 4261 £100.00 15141 £100.00 1317 £100.00 16255 £100.00 5911 £100.00 14523

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: 20/00513/FUL...

The Isle of Wight can no longer rely on ferry companies to provide lifeline services and the Government should look at introducing a 'regulatory and governance model', or funding options for a fixed link, senior local officials have said. A...

A car has overturned on a rural road near Niton tonight (Thursday).  The incident, which has involved a Citroen C1, has occurred on Niton Road at Bierley. The vehicle has come to rest on its roof in the middle of...

A second drive-through coronavirus mobile testing unit will open on the Isle of Wight from tomorrow (Friday) and will be available for at least the next 3 weeks. Given the increase in cases and demand for tests, additional testing capacity...

Another yellow weather warning for freezing fog and icy conditions across the Isle of Wight has been issued by local forecasters IW Met Service. Throughout this evening (Thursday) and tonight the patchy mist currently being experienced will thicken into much...

It's unclear at this time if May's local elections will go ahead, but in preparation for the eventuality, a new party has been launched - Vectis Party. Former UKIP candidate Daryll Pitcher leads the way in a 10-minute Youtube launch...

Independent Arts has trialled a new digital project aiming to reduce isolation for those living in residential care, cut off from their friends and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. InTouch2 tackles one of the biggest ongoing tragedies to emerge from...