The number of parents submitting an application for their child to start Christ the King College in September has fallen by around 55%, figures released by the Isle of Wight Council reveal. In October 2017, a total of 206 families...

There was standing room only at a meeting in Freshwater last night (Tuesday) as the Parish Council met to decide upon their response to the Isle of Wight Council’s proposals to close All Saints Primary School. Over 60 parents, councillors,...

The Isle of Wight Council has given the green light for a multi-million pound project to transform Priory Bay Hotel. Aria Resorts have been successful in their bid to get planning permission to completely upgrade the country house hotel, which...

A doctor who played a leading role in setting up and developing Mountbatten Hospice at Newport is being recommended to receive the Freedom of the Isle of Wight. The Isle of Wight Council is holding an extraordinary meeting on 13th...

Police, fire and ambulance crews are attending a road traffic collision at Shide in Newport this afternoon (Tuesday). The incident has occurred on Shide Road between Medina Avenue and Watergate Road. Firefighters from Newport have been mobilised to the scene...

Councillors took on a flipping good challenge in a bid to become the 'greatest tosser' in Ryde this morning (Tuesday) - whilst also raising awareness of 2 serious causes. In what has now become an annual tradition, Councillor Michael Lilley and...

Do you know an inspirational young Island person who deserves recognition for their efforts?  Nominations for this year’s Isle of Wight Radio Child of Wight Awards, with WightFibre, are now open. The 2019 Child of Wight Awards provide the perfect...

Cowes Harbour Commission has announced that Cowes has a total of 7 cruise ship calls booked for 2019, including 4 inaugural calls from some of the world’s premium luxury cruise lines. The Cowes cruise season starts just ahead of Easter...

Isle of Wight children are tracking their journeys to school with a new free touch screen travel mode app. Students are asked to log their journeys to and from school on an interactive app screen at their school to help...

Neither of Ventnor Rugby Club's teams were able to secure victory during away matches in Southampton at the weekend. After winning the coin toss, Southampton opted to play with the significant wind in the first half in the 1XV match....