Due to forecasted severe adverse weather, and in order to ensure the safety of all athletes, staff, spectators and guests, Cowes SailGP will not proceed with racing tomorrow (Saturday 10th August), it has been announced. Experts say winds will be...

Seaview’s Masonic Hall was packed with around 120 residents on Tuesday night to hear Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely talk about proposed housing developments in the area. It was part of a series of meetings Bob is attending across...

There aren’t many tourist attractions that can boast the array of activities quite like the Isle of Wight. The destination has long been the perfect getaway for anybody looking to do some exercise, and that purely because of the number...

The Isle of Wight RSPCA would like to thank islanders for their kindness and support over the last 10 days after the branch took on a large number of dogs. 65 chihuahuas and 1 Chinchilla recently came into RSPCA's care...

A green space at the heart of a residential area of Newport is looking 'much improved' now that its grass has been cut, says a campaigning local councillor. Councillor Chris Whitehouse (Conservative, Newport West Ward) has been liaising with the...

Work has now been completed on the extensive restoration of Northwood House's Rotunda entrance. The project to restore and protect this iconic Georgian building, which was built in 1838, was made possible by a grant from the Coastal Revival Fund....

UKSA, the national youth maritime training charity based in Cowes, has announced Kevin George as its new Chair of Trustees, as current Chair William Garnett’s 3-year appointment comes to an end. Kevin George is currently Chair of Red Funnel Group,...

An independent monitoring board report of HMP Isle of Wight - where 98% of inmates are sex offenders - has identified 8 areas of recent improvement, but a number of concerns have been raised about the prison. In their report,...

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...

Bembridge RNLI’s inshore lifeboat launched into torrential rain and choppy seas last night (Thursday) to provide assistance to 2 sailors off Seaview. Reports had been received by Solent Coastguard that 2 crew members on a 20 ft day sailing boat...