The Chief Executive and Board Director of Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), Anne-Marie Mountifield, has been announced as the winner of the prestigious New Chartered Director category at the Institute of Directors (IoD) London and South’s annual Director of the...

Shoppers at Tesco are now being restricted on the number of items they can buy for products such as toilet roll, in a bid to stop Islanders from panic buying. The supermarket giant says that there is enough stock so...

Around 20 young carers were thrilled to receive fantastic new bikes in recognition of the support and care they have provided for their families during lockdown. The gifts were made possible thanks to a successful application to the Getaway Foundation...

NHS and Council leaders are coming together to ask people to ensure they get their flu jab this year in what will be the biggest vaccination campaign ever seen. Each year the flu vaccination is available to help protect adults...

2 cars have collided, with 1 coming to rest in a hedge, on Long Lane near Newport this morning (Friday)   Traffic is delayed in the area near to Downend as a result of the crash. Police are on scene...

Emergency services have responded to Bembridge Airport this morning (Friday) amid fears a plane may have crashed. Coastguard Rescue helicopter 175, Police and fire crews - from Ryde and Sandown - rushed to the scene shortly after 08:10. It’s said...

Firefighters from 3 different stations were called to St Mary's Hospital this morning (Friday). The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service responded to reports that a light fitting was smouldering in the maternity department at around 07:45. The fire...

The Isle of Wight council has defended its consultation on the Arreton oil drilling application after critics claimed it was inadequate. A motion calling for the public consultation surrounding the application to be withdrawn and reintroduced at a different time...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (25th September 2020) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9546 £100.00 16049 £100.00 16197 £100.00 8446 £100.00 11611 £100.00 15913 £100.00 8186 £100.00 9618 £100.00 15707 £100.00 12972 £100.00 9316

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:...