UPDATED: Heavy rain and blustery gales have resulted in the closure of Middle Road at Calbourne this afternoon (Friday). Police have shut the road between Calbourne crossroads (Elm Lane) and Betty Haunt Lane - near The Blacksmith Arms - due...

5 empty houses at a cul-de-sac in Niton went under the auctioneer's hammer for £655,000 today (Friday). The freehold properties at Ivy Close were among 115 lots being sold by regional land and property auctioneers Clive Emson this week at...

A new business networking group using the power of LinkedIn social media is launching in Newport, aiming to put the social back into social media; to meet online contacts face-to-face and to meet the person behind the profile. #LinkedInLocal started...

UPDATED: Carisbrooke C of E Primary School in Newport has closed earlier than normal this afternoon (Friday) due to a lack of water supply. The senior leadership team have taken the decision to bring the school week to an end...

Isle of Wight residents are being reminded to stay clear of exposed beaches, cliffs, piers and promenades today (Friday) as strong winds batter the coast. Volunteer crew members at both Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat and Freshwater Independent Lifeboat have...

An Isle of Wight motorcyclist is gearing up for more track success in 2019 after being supported by an Island business. Ryan Whitehall has been turning heads on some of the UK’s best race courses this year – and now...

The Wight Strollers are returning to Medina Theatre on 16th, 17th and 23rd February with their pantomime Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood. With a cast of colourful characters, stunning costumes and set all designed and made in-house, a host of...

UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have closed Sandown High Street this afternoon (Friday) due to a dangerous structure. A cordon has been erected around Serenity’s over fears for public safety as masonry and slates crash to...

Forecasters at IW Met Service say that the Isle of Wight will be hit by strong winds throughout today (Friday), with a yellow weather warning for wind in place until 16:00 this afternoon. A spell of very strong south to...

Adventure Activities UK has this week announced plans to re-locate its West Wight land centre to a new 16 acre site at Stoats Farm on the Freshwater/Totland border. The Isle of Wight outdoor activity business is going from strength to...