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. New Applications Application...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a chimney fire in Brading this evening (Thursday). 1 appliance from Ryde was mobilised to Station Road at around 17:00 when black smoke started billowing out of the chimney of...

The Isle of Wight Council will join other Island travel operators and offer free travel this Sunday (10th November 2019) on the Cowes Floating Bridge for members and veterans of the Armed Forces. The travel offer for foot passengers and...

Waterside Pool in Ryde has launched a fundraiser this week in order to purchase a new pool cover. With the winter months drawing in, it has become very apparent that the current pool cover needs to be replaced in order...

A small crowd has gathered on the Esplanade at Ventnor this afternoon (Thursday) to see 'Grumpy' the seal. The beach has been cordoned off with red and white tape to stop individuals harassing the mammal, which has taken up residence...

The Wight Brainy Bunch held their annual winter-themed black-tie ball at Ryde Castle Hotel on Saturday (2nd November), raising £4,000 for the brain tumour charity. Guests enjoyed a sparkling drinks reception followed by a 2-course meal and charity raffle. They...

With the Newport Visitor Information Centre moving to new premises at Newport Bus Station, the Isle of Wight Council’s Museum of Island History is still open for visitors and planning an exciting new exhibition. The Visitor Information Centre is moving...

Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for anyone with information relating to a burglary in the Cranmore area back in September to come forward. Overnight on Saturday 1st September into Sunday 2nd September, a workshop on Ningwood Hill...

Leading children’s charity Barnardo’s is appealing to people to come forward to help support young people in care on the Isle of Wight. The charity is looking to recruit Independent Visitors (IVs) – these are members of the public who...

Bob Seely has congratulated shop owners Adam Baker and Jack Cavanagh-Hodson - from Island shop Cavanagh & Baker - on gaining an award in the UK’s Best Small Shops competition 2019. The former MP, who is once again vying to...