This is your bi-weekly round up of the latest court news, covering some of the cases heard by the Isle of Wight Combined Court up until Friday 5th April 2019. The defendant’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence are...

With just 2 weeks left on the West Wight school places consultation, which could result in the closure of All Saints Primary School, over 300 responses have already been received. There have already been a number of alternative suggestions on...

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. Clicking each link will take you through to the application where planning documents...

Ryde's Town Crier is set to hang up his bell after 10 years in the role. Steve King, of Dover Street, is retiring from the respected position on 24th April. However, the familiar face is set to become the Town...

Technical issues have forced Red Funnel to cancel a number of their sailings on the East Cowes-Southampton route today (Thursday). The 14:00 and 17:00 from Southampton have been pulled, as well as the 15:30 and 18:30 from East Cowes. It...

POA Learning has announced the launch of a brand new support service for apprentices on the Isle of Wight. The Apprenticeship Support Network will provide help and advice to any apprentices who feel that they would benefit from extra support...

Island Line services have been brought to a halt following the discovery of a person on the railway track in Ryde this lunchtime (Thursday). Paramedics from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service are on scene at St John’s Train Station...

There’s lots of nature-filled fun on Cadbury Easter Egg Hunts across the Isle of Wight this spring, thanks to a partnership with the National Trust. Get ready for a long weekend of fun and discovery as you spot the first...

National retailer Co-op has this week announced an unprecedented presence at music festivals for 2019, as it reveals plans to continue its partnership with Live Nation and open a pop up shop at 6 UK music festivals, including the Isle of...

Hovertravel have suspended their cross-Solent service between Ryde and Southsea this morning (Thursday) due to adverse weather conditions. Strong winds gusting in the Solent have led to the decision being taken to halt all crossings. An update is expected at...