Motorists are being warned that it is now illegal to drive up a section of Ryde High Street, with drivers facing a fine and penalty points on their licence if caught. Despite objections from Ryde residents and businesses alike, changes...

Red Funnel has announced it has obtained the UK-wide industry standard and consumer 'We’re Good to Go' mark from Visit England. The mark shows that Red Funnel is adhering to government and public health guidelines as it continues to welcome...

UPDATE @ 22:00 - Power has now been restored. A power cut is affecting homes and businesses in Newport this evening (Saturday), but homes as far away as Ryde have reported a flickering of the lights. The main network outage...

Coastguard officers were tasked to a remote beach in the South Wight this afternoon (Saturday) following the discovery of a box of ammunition. Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team were made aware of the situation by Solent Coastguard at 15:49, with officers...

Islanders are being asked their views on plans for the future of Cowes Harbour, including the combination of the Cowes Harbour Commission and the town Waterfront Trust. The Cowes Harbour Advisory Committee stakeholder representatives met on Friday (3rd July) to...

The Isle of Wight Council and its partners are urging residents to stay safe this weekend as pubs and hospitality venues open their doors for the first time since lockdown. The Local Resilience Forum (LRF) is reminding Islanders to continue to follow...

Residents of Carisbrooke can now use a defibrillator that has recently been installed at Christ the King College. Back in February, the school launched a campaign to raise enough funds to house their existing defibrillator in a wall box, so...

A LGBTQ+ support service on the Isle of Wight will remain open thanks to funding from NHS Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group. Breakout Youth, a charity youth provision run by staff and volunteers, was due to close at the...

A 4x4 has crashed into a front garden following a collision on Horsebridge Hill between Newport and Cowes this morning (Saturday). The silver Range Rover has come to rest in the front garden of a residential address between the junctions...

With thousands of visitors expected to flock to the countryside from this weekend as tourism businesses across England reopen, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is urging people to follow the Countryside Code during their visit. The Countryside Code...