Fears of a fire developing inside a residential property - with persons potentially trapped inside - saw 3 appliances rush to Binstead tonight (Friday), alongside police and paramedics. It was just before 21:15 that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire...

After more than 3 decades of dedicated service, Firefighter Ross Singleton has stepped down from his on-call role at Ryde Fire Station, bringing an end to 34 years of commitment to the Isle of Wight community. Ross joined Ryde Fire...

Apex Competition’s £100,000 winner turned her life-changing prize into a moment of shared joy by splitting her winnings with her best friend - and now Islanders are being given another chance to win big with a huge tax-free cash giveaway...

The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) is calling on Isle of Wight residents to take extra care this Bonfire Night, urging everyone to 'Look Before You Light' to help protect hedgehogs and other wildlife. The charity has launched a national...

It has been 10 years since Specsavers Newport made the move from 40 High Street to its larger home at 107 High Street - a milestone now being marked by the team. The store was established by Timothy Kidd in...

Isle of Wight MP Richard Quigley has brought together employers, educators and community leaders for a landmark Skills Summit aimed at improving job opportunities and strengthening the Island’s workforce. Held at the Isle of Wight College earlier this month, the...

Yates Brewery has scooped Gold at this year’s Label of the Year Competition, claiming the spot for ‘Best Set of Labels’ among 166 entrants from across the country. The eye-catching artwork, created by Newport-based marketing agency Solent, draws inspiration from...

The completion of a major renovation project at All Saints’ Church in Ryde has been pushed back by several months, with works now not expected to be completed until March next year, instead of early November as originally planned. The...

The Fire Brigades Union is warning that the 'slow and scrambled' response to Saturday's fire at the derelict Cygnet Hotel in Sandown shows how close the fire service is to being unable to keep the community safe. It was just...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (24th October 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 2921 £100.00 17959 £100.00 2150 £100.00 18188 £100.00 2059 £100.00 18326 £100.00 5019 £100.00 13917 £100.00 458 £100.00 14045 £100.00 6156