A local dance troupe from the Isle of Wight is celebrating after a glittering performance at the Best of Burlesque UK regional finals 2025, with Miss Autumn Star securing gold in the prestigious 'Best Instructor' category and a spot in...

Most people slow down in retirement, but for one former GP, stepping away from medicine meant stepping into prehistory - and discovering 3 new dinosaur species right here on the Isle of Wight. Dr Jeremy Lockwood, 68, swapped a career...

The NHS has formally removed Jhoots Pharmacy in Ventnor from its pharmaceutical list, meaning the branch will no longer be authorised to provide NHS services. The decision follows months of unplanned closures and repeated breaches of NHS service obligations, during...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They 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. Comments on the applications...

Motorists are being warned to expect ongoing disruption at Downend for several more weeks, with Island Roads confirming that permanent repairs to the damaged traffic lights will take considerable time to complete. Temporary lights have been in place at the...

Significant change is underway at Visit Isle of Wight with Chair David Curtis-Brignell MBE resigning with immediate effect, just days before a newly elected board is set to take the reins of the Island’s destination marketing body. Mr Curtis-Brignell, who...

Vectis Ferries has written to the Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander MP, calling for formal engagement on the future of Red Funnel’s lifeline ferry services to the Isle of Wight. The company, which is backed by several former...

There were smiles, songs and heartfelt tributes at Vecta House Care Home in Newport yesterday (Wednesday) as resident Muriel celebrated her milestone 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends and staff. The care home was filled with joy as Muriel enjoyed...

Lidl GB has issued a recall of its Simply Roasted and Salted Cashews due to concerns the product may contain glass fragments, making it unsafe for consumption. The recall affects stores across England, Scotland and Wales, including those here on...

Football fans on the Isle of Wight will have noticed a change in how the game looks at the very top level. Across the island and on the mainland, there’s a new, more direct feel to the football being played....