The roof of the East Cowes Methodist Church was certainly raised a little higher after a full house at East Cowes Town Hall enjoyed the music and singing of the Newchurch Male Voice Choir and the ladies of ‘Cantobelle’ recently....

Photos: Ian Groves/Sportography The London Loonies - better known as speedway stars Scott Campos (Isle of Wight) and Richard Andrews (Plymouth) – followed up their Best Pairs speedway title from last year with a repeat performance at the Smallbrook Stadium...

A rural route used by motorists to avoid the congested corridors of Sandown and Lake is to be cut to just 20mph, with additional 30mph zones extending into Apse Heath and Whitely Bank. Residents in Newchurch have long campaigned for...

Lois Prior and High Sheriff Geoff Underwood The newest free festival in town - Shed Fest - rocked the grounds of Sandown Airport last Tuesday and delighted hundreds of revellers. ‘Isle of Wight Shed Fest’ was the brain child of...

Pete Redhead was crowned the winner of the Vectis Stone trophy at Newport Golf Club earlier this month. All proceeds from the day went to the Blind Golf Society. 1st - Pete Redhead 35 points 2nd - Narwin Suphakoson 34...

Red Funnel Ferries has been recognised for actively promoting the use of sustainable transport and has been awarded a ‘Gold Star’ certificate from Visit Isle of Wight. The Visit Isle of Wight Green Star scheme acknowledges and rewards businesses that...

New research from retirement specialist Hodge has found that the Isle of Wight is the UK's most desirable retirement location, at a time when Brexit uncertainty is leading to Brits trading foreign retirements for permanent staycations. The research found that just...

Isle of Wight residents should look out for the annual Register of Electors enquiry form that will be landing on doormats in the coming weeks. All councils, including the Isle of Wight Council, carry out an annual check of the...

Emergency services are attending a road traffic collision at Whippingham this morning (Friday) in which a car has left the carriageway and rolled into a field. The incident has taken place on the main road into East Cowes near 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...