The Isle of Wight Council has made a decision to close all of its leisure centres, museums and theatre as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Following the latest government advice, including social distancing measures, the authority has taken the...

WightFibre’s Gigabit Island project continues at pace with a total of 15,000 homes now able to receive the service. Homes throughout Ryde, Sandown, Wootton, Cowes, Gurnard, Northwood, East Cowes, Newport and surrounding areas, including Carisbrooke, can now enjoy WightFibre’s new...

The Isle of Wight Randonnee has been cancelled for 2020. Organisers have decided to cancel this year's event, which was due to take place on 3rd May, given the rapid spread of COVID-19 in Europe and the current lack of...

Homes and businesses in the rural villages of Chale and Niton are without power this afternoon (Tuesday). A power outage hit the area at around 15:55 and is said to be affecting a total of 128 postcode areas in PO38...

The Isle of Wight Speed Trial's first event, the Sandown Sprint, has been postponed today (Tuesday) due to the developing coronavirus crisis. Motorsport UK has revoked all organising permits until at least 30th April 2020. As a consequence, the Island...

Southern Housing Group has launched a new, dedicated initiative to help focus its resources on improving the lives of its residents. Called Southern 360, the strategy integrates the Group’s award-winning community investment, care and support services and specialist independent living...

Cowes-based Diverse Marine and industry-leading crew transfer vessel service provider Turner Iceni have announced that a new build contract has been signed for the construction of ‘Iceni Valour’. The 24m offshore wind crew transfer vessel has been designed keel up...

With the number of active members of the Royal Family diminishing, will the Isle of Wight receive a royal visit this year? 2019 was a good year for royal visits on The Isle of Wight, but with Harry and Meghan...

Tiger Roll goes into the 2020 Randox Health Grand National at Aintree as the 10-1 favourite with the bookmakers, where he is looking to add his name into the history books. No horse has been successful in three consecutive renewals...

Reacting to his constituents’ concerns and ever-evolving government advice, Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has sought reassurance from the government, public services and the ferries over plans to tackle the COVID-19 outbreak. Bob said: “I am focussing on a...