Hose Rhodes Dickson are no stranger to houses, but this one is extra special. Working with the Brighstone School Association, the brand new playhouse at Brighstone Primary School was a surprise to the pupils returning from their summer holidays. The...

The Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet has approved recommendations designed to secure long-term educational and financial stability for schools in the West Wight. Following the decision, All Saints’ Primary School, Freshwater will close from 31st August 2020. Officers will also...

Emergency tree felling works have resulted in the closure of Foreland Road in Bembridge this morning (Friday). Contractors are working outside Inver House, near the junction with Queen's Road, for a distance of 44 metres. Southern Vectis say that their...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) formally launched Maritime UK Solent at the Maritime UK Awards, held in Southampton at the end of September. Maritime UK Solent is a new business-led body that will bring together the array of maritime...

Paramedics are checking over the occupants of a car that has left the road and come to a stop in a ditch in Havenstreet this morning (Friday). A red Mini Cooper has been involved in the single vehicle incident at...

At a packed meeting on Monday evening, Ryde Town Council members considered whether the Town Council should submit an Expression of Interest to the Heritage Horizons Fund in respect of the dilapidated Ryde Theatre. This bid, if successful, could see...

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...

Firefighters are working to free the driver and any occupants of a vehicle which has been involved in a serious road traffic collision on the main road into East Cowes tonight (Thursday). Emergency services are currently on scene at Whippingham...

Red Funnel will be operating a reduced service this evening (Thursday), as well as on Friday, due to Red Eagle being taken out of service. A number of sailings have been cancelled on the East Cowes-Southampton route as a result...