A road closure has been put in place on Upton Road in Ryde this afternoon (Monday) to allow for an emergency gas escape. Southern Gas Networks are carrying out works near the junction with Mitchells Road. Upton Road is closed...

The sixth Isle of Wight Classic Buses, Beer and Walks Weekend is nearly here with just days to go until the popular event returns for 2019. Taking place over the weekend of 12th/13th October, this event is eagerly anticipated by...

Past and present Mayors of Shanklin joined trustees and volunteers from Shanklin Theatre to present a framed certificate and birthday cake to the cast of 'Beyond the West End' on the 10th anniversary of the summer show.  Spotlight IOW members...

Thanks to the generosity of Isle of Wight businesses, youngsters and their families have taken part in a ‘Have Your Say’ activity week, organised by the council’s Children’s Services department. The week was open to children and families currently being...

A new safe place for homeless people to take shelter in during the colder winter months is to be provided by the Isle of Wight Council. The local authority is opening an emergency winter shelter at the former Barton Primary...

A car crashed into a wall on a busy residential street in Newport this morning (Monday) as parents were dropping their children off at school. The incident took place on Whitesmith Road, near Hunnyhill Primary School, shortly before 08:45. Thankfully,...

People living and working on the Isle of Wight were treated to company and conversation last week - thanks to a special event run by Age Friendly Island and Southern Vectis as part of the Celebrating Age Festival. The bus...

Foster carers are making a positive difference to the lives of Island children, but more foster families are needed. Currently, around 100 foster carers are working tirelessly on the Isle of Wight to ensure children in care experience the stability...

The PedalAid charity fundraising cycling app is on track to hit 50,000 kilometres distance cycled since its launch in 2018. As of 3rd October, PedalAid users had clocked up just over 49,422 kilometres with the 50,000 kilometre milestone expected to...

Photo: Freshwater Fire Station A 17-year-old boy has been airlifted to Southampton General Hospital following last night's (Saturday's) serious road traffic collision between a car and a delivery van in Freshwater. The teen has sustained 2 broken legs as a...