The Isle of Wight has been named one of the cheapest places in the country for car insurance. Average car insurance premiums have fallen by £53 in the last 2 quarters, to their lowest level since Q3 in 2016. At...

A new strategy to get to a net zero carbon footprint by 2050 is being revealed today by the regional co-operative, Southern Co-op. With retail and funeral services across the south of England, the independent co-operative has committed to reduce...

University students from the Isle of Wight who test positive for COVID-19 could be influencing case data despite not being on the Island. Latest case figures show 492 people have now tested positive for coronavirus but not all cases could...

Police were called to an address in Newport when a man was found unconscious with serious head and facial injuries late last night (Friday). Officers were alerted by the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service to reports of an assault at...

As a part of Blackgang Chine’s family-friendly Halloween event, Frights & Sprites (19th 23rd & 26th - 31st), for 2 weeks only, the much-loved Triassic Club trio will return to the park for a pop-up installation. After the scaly creatures...

A 59-year-old man has suffered serious facial injuries following an assault in Ryde yesterday evening (Friday). Police were called to Augusta Road, off Spencer Road, at 17:48 to reports of a man being assaulted. On arrival, almost an hour later,...

New government housing targets - which would see an extra 1,045 homes expected to be built each year on the Island — are being challenged by the Isle of Wight Council. Working in partnership with the Island's MP, Bob Seely,...

The Isle of Wight Council is highlighting that today (Saturday 10th October) is World Mental Health Day. The theme this year is ‘Mental Health for All’. As the psychological impacts of COVID-19 become clear, now more than ever it is...

The Isle of Wight's Clare Griffin has been awarded an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list, it has been announced tonight (Friday). Clare, 56, has been recognised for services to the community on the Isle of Wight and her...

There is uncertainty over the future of Peacocks and Edinburgh Woollen Mill stores on the Isle of Wight tonight (Friday) with the parent company on the brink of collapse. A notice of intention to appoint administrators has been filed by...