Isle of Wight Pearl, in partnership with Planet Aware IOW, carried out a Nurdle Hunt along the beach at Chilton Chine last Saturday (16th June). Nurdles are small pellets measuring about 2-5mm and are used by manufacturers to create new...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called out to rescue a man from the roof of a building in Newport during the early hours of this morning (Friday). 2 fire appliances and an aerial ladder platform were...

The Conservative's Stephen Hendry secured the Whippingham and Osborne Ward in yesterday's county council by-election. A total of 906 votes were cast by those living in the East Cowes ward, representing a 25.26% turnout. It was a fairly close battle...

Early bird tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2020, which will take place from 11th-14th June, will go on sale from 09:00 this morning (Friday). Fans can secure tickets - including weekend camping, teen and islander tickets - at...

This page contains details of planning applications submitted to the Isle of Wight Council for which the consultation period commences on or after the Friday of publication. Each application can be looked up in detail at https://www.iow.gov.uk/planning/, quoting the application number....

Firefighters are tackling a car fire at Downend near Arreton this evening (Thursday). 1 appliance from Newport is on scene having been mobilised by control shortly before 17:55. Traffic is building in the area. UPDATE @ 18:28 - Investigations by...

Father and son duo William and Greg Bailey of the The Royal Hotel in Ventnor are to open a new restaurant in Yarmouth. It will simply be known as The Terrace for its outside dining overlooking Yarmouth Harbour and the...

Ventnor’s Health Visitor Team, who for the past 4 years have been based at Salisbury Gardens, are about to move to Sandown. Ventnor Town Council is so concerned about that decision that it unanimously decided at its meeting on Monday...

Work to build a Marbella-style beach club in Sandown ground to a halt last month due to a 'dispute with a contractor' relating to a fraud investigation, owners Carlauren Group have confirmed. Local residents have been kicking off about how...

A £200million regeneration programme designed to create jobs, provide more affordable homes, reduce poverty and breathe new life into some of the Island’s most deprived areas, has been approved by councillors. ‘Inspiration Island’ sets out how the Isle of Wight...