Development at Ryde Business Park on Nicholson Road in Ryde is a step closer to being given the go-ahead. In a report heading to the virtual meeting of the planning committee tomorrow (Tuesday), Isle of Wight planning officers have given...

A power cut is affecting hundreds of properties in the South Wight this evening (Sunday). 72 postcode areas in Kingston, Chale, Niton, Whitwell and Ventnor have been hit by the network fault. Electricity was lost at around 18:25. Scottish and...

Fans of Prezzo in Newport will be excited to hear that the doors are re-opening on Monday 21st September. To celebrate, diners will be able to enjoy some new additions to the menu; a new calamari recipe, 4 new pizzas,...

Horse racing betting has changed in recent years with advancements in technology bringing the pleasure of a wager to the wider public. Indeed, technology has brought significant changes to a variety of sports, and horse racing has not been left...

Firefighters from Shanklin and Ventnor are tackling a tumble dryer fire at a pub on Shanklin Esplanade this afternoon (Sunday). 2 appliances are currently on scene at The Fishermans Cottage having been called out at around 12:40. It’s been confirmed...

A local housing association has stepped in to provide vital funding for the Isle of Wight Foodbank. Recognising the incredible work that their foodbanks across the Island have been doing to support some of the Island’s most vulnerable residents, Southern...

A car has careered off the road and come to rest in a hedge between Shalfleet and Porchfield this morning (Sunday). The white Renault Clio has crashed on Porchfield Road, close to the junction with Town Lane. 1 fire appliance...

The volunteer crew of Bembridge RNLI have responded to 2 incidents off the coast of the Isle of Wight this evening (Saturday). Bembridge's All Weather Lifeboat was launched at just gone 17:30 to assist a 38ft unnamed yacht with damaged...

Red Funnel have cancelled a number of sailings on their vehicle ferry service tomorrow (Sunday). The cross-Solent operator says that the timetable change is required in order to carry out essential maintenance to Red Falcon. Those travelling East Cowes <>...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service will be opening applications for new wholetime firefighter positions from Monday. For the first time in several years, the service will be taking on new, full-time recruits to work at either Newport...