Police on the Isle of Wight have recovered a number of items that they believe to be stolen, including a bicycle frame, an outboard motor, several tool sets and a power washer. The Island has seen a spate of thefts...

A group of 14 young inspectors who are responsible for providing feedback on the services provided through the Isle of Wight Council Short Breaks scheme were commended at an awards ceremony recently. The presentation, which recognised their achievements, was hosted...

A lorry has been left balancing on 2 wheels after tipping onto its side on Staplers Road near Newport this morning (Friday). Police are currently on scene between Newport and Wootton near to Monkey Haven and Island Riding Centre. The incident,...

Local good causes are to receive a share of nearly £95,000 thanks to the Isle of Wight Foundation – the charitable trust set up by the organisations behind Island Roads. 12 deserving projects have been selected from dozens of applications...

The Environment Agency have issued a flood alert for the Eastern Yar this morning (Friday). In the last 6 days, December’s monthly average rainfall (94mm) has been recorded at Wroxall. As a result, minor impact flooding affecting low lying roads,...

Mountbatten’s Death Chat has a new format for 2019, with the aim of encouraging more Islanders to talk about the one thing that will affect us all. The informal, relaxed discussion allows anyone to share and explore their thoughts and...

UPDATED: Strong winds at either end of the Solent have resulted in the suspension of both Hovertravel’s service and Wightlink’s Yarmouth ferry service this morning (Friday). Adverse conditions mean that Hovertravel have halted their Ryde to Southsea operations until further...

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...

UPDATED: Police are in attendance at the Royal York Hotel in Ryde tonight (Thursday), where a group of ‘urban explorers’ have been caught gaining entry to the empty building. 5 Police vehicles - including a local dog unit - have...

South Coast companies, including those here on the Isle of Wight, are set to prosper from the launch of Arksen, a technology and innovation company who are building the most capable and efficient explorer vessels of their kind. Developed from...