UPDATED: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service have been called to Wightlink’s Lymington terminal this morning (Friday) where a fire has broke out in the engine room of the Isle of Wight ferry 'Wight Sky'. At least 5 pumping appliances, an...

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...

Citizens Advice Isle of Wight has released a Christmas list of 12 tips to help people avoid pressure on their household budgets. The charity’s dozen budget bullets could help guard against the heavy toll the festive season can take on...

A special 'Lights of Love' service is to be held at the Isle of Wight Crematorium chapel in Whippingham on Friday (14th December), for families and friends to remember loved ones they have lost. The service, organised by the Isle...

With Christmas just around the corner and so many requests to purchase gifts and Frequent Visitor Passes (FVPs), Blackgang Chine and Robin Hill have opened a pop-up Christmas Shop at Newport Guildhall, which is now open until 22nd December. As...

Shoppers were invited to dress up in a nativity scene in an empty unit of Royal Victoria Arcade during Ryde’s late night shopping last Thursday (6th December) - and there will be another opportunity later this month. A large quantity...

The ladies of the Isle of Wight Bowls Club reached the last 16 of the National Yetton Plate competition in the very tightest of games against Loddon Vale from Basingstoke on Sunday. The Islanders led by a narrow margin for...

UPDATED: Police have cordoned off a pub car park in Fishbourne this lunchtime (Thursday) as part of an ongoing investigation. Officers are currently in attendance at The Fishbourne Inn where their enquiries have led them to seal off a gravel...

Kai Plant with Santa Santa visited the Freshwater Independent Lifeboat grotto on Saturday and, despite the horrible weather, met up with lots of old friends. One of the youngsters to visit Santa at Freshwater Bay this year was 2-year-old Kai...

UPDATED: Wightlink have been forced to cancel a lunchtime sailing on their Yarmouth to Lymington route this morning (Thursday) due to mechanical issues. The vessel Wight Sun has developed a fault and as a result the 12:05 sailing from Yarmouth...