A small team of dedicated walkers took on the challenge of the Round the Island Walk last week to raise money and awareness for REMAP - a charity helping disabled people of all ages lead a more independent life. REMAP...

In a drive to get more girls interested in a career in cyber security, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is holding a competition - for the fourth year in a row - for girls aged 12-13. The competition –...

The Island’s winter maintenance gritting fleet will be out and about this weekend (Saturday 26th October) for the annual ‘autumn parade’. During the day, Island Roads’ winter maintenance team will be undertaking various activities to prepare the service for the...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (25th October) are: Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 15223 £100.00 8326 £100.00 13186 £100.00 4583 £100.00 13672 £100.00 1072 £100.00 15667 £100.00 6204 £100.00 12286 £100.00 7131 £100.00 3880

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...

Ronan, 2, with mum Roisin Over 360 locals have signed a petition in a bid to prevent the closure of Beechgrove GP surgery in Brading and Lake. Following the planned closure of the Beechgrove Surgeries in Brading and Lake on...

The CLA is urging local authorities, community groups and private individuals staging Bonfire Night displays not to release sky lanterns. The organisation is also asking event organisers to consider banning lanterns from their venues completely, in order to prevent spectators...

A combined Isle of Wight ladies golf team of 10 players welcomed Guernsey to the Island last weekend for 2 days of scratch competition. After a week of stormy wet weather preceding the competition, the ladies were fortunate to have...

L-R Sharon, Judith, Sandra and Liz Formed in September 1919, the 1st Ryde Brownie Pack, now 1st Ryde Brownie Unit, has recently celebrated its 100 year anniversary. Over the years the Brownies and leaders have joined in special events at...

Staplers Road in Newport will be closed overnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to enable resurfacing works to take place. Island Roads have advised that the busy main route into Newport will be closed between Cross Lane and Mayfield Drive...