People who are persistently evading parking fines could see their vehicles towed away in a new crackdown by the Isle of Wight Council. From Monday (19th August), so called ‘persistent evaders’ risk losing their vehicle under the council’s new Vehicle...

Following the spectacular success of their inaugural event hosted by Dick & Dom earlier this month, organisers of the UK’s newest family festival, The Great Wonderfest, have today (Friday) announced the release of 2020 Early Bird tickets – including the...

A spell of very strong winds and heavy rain will combine to give some nasty conditions for a few hours later this evening, according to local forecasters IW Met Service. South to Southwesterly wind gusts of up to 50mph are...

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a vehicle failed to stop after knocking a cyclist off their bike in Binstead last night (Thursday). The incident occurred on Binstead Road, near Pellhurst Road, at around 22:55. A male...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has taken action following a request for help from one of his constituents whose son inadvertently spent money playing a game online that he thought was free.  Susie Breare recently contacted Bob about her...

Emergency tree works have been carried out on Middle Road to ensure the safety of motorists as it is revealed a driver crashed into a fallen tree around 30 minutes after members of the public alerted Island Roads to the...

Join Arc, Artecology and friends and discover the spectacular marine wildlife under Ryde’s famous Pier as 'Under the Pier' returns for 2019. Under the Pier is the Isle of Wight’s end of summer celebration of the curious world and incredible...

A new public access defibrillator has been installed at the Seagrove Pavilion at Seagrove Recreation Ground in Seaview, thanks to the fundraising efforts of a local woman. This life-saving unit is now available for all groups and clubs using the...

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...

All eyes are set to be looking into the sky for the annual Cowes Week firework finale tomorrow night (Friday), but local weather forecasts IW Met Service are warning of strong winds and rain. Organisers of the world-famous regatta say...