Islanders and visitors are being encouraged to Know Where to Go for medical help and advice this August bank holiday weekend to ensure they receive the right care and help ease pressure on emergency services.  Bank holidays are typically busy for hospitals...

Dinosaur Isle in Sandown will close its doors to the public next month for a major refurbishment project, with work set to continue into early 2026. The closure will run from 1st September 2025 until January 2026 as part of...

Sam’s Chicken is making a return to the Isle of Wight, with a brand new takeaway set to open its doors on Upper St James’ Street in Newport. The fast food brand, which previously operated in Ryde, is nearing completion...

Evolution Gym in Ryde has officially launched 24-hour access, becoming the only gym in the area to offer round-the-clock training to its members. This new offering allows all members aged 18 and over to access the gym facilities at any...

More than £10,000 has been raised for the Save the Daisy Bus campaign - an extraordinary show of support from the Isle of Wight community to help fund vital transport for cancer patients travelling to Southampton for treatment. The rapid...

Newport's illuminated carnival brought bright lights, music and dancing to the streets of the Isle of Wight’s county town last night (Thursday). Large crowds lined the roads through the centre of Newport as twilight gave way to a dazzling procession...

A remarkable new dinosaur with a dramatic sail running down its back and tail has been officially named and described — right here on the Isle of Wight. Meet Istiorachis, meaning 'sail-spine', a medium-sized herbivore that once roamed the lush floodplains...

The Wightlink Warriors defeated the Cradley Heathens 51-36 at Smallbrook Stadium on Tuesday (20th August) in the second leg of the Vince Mapley Memorial Trophy - but it wasn't enough to overturn the first-leg deficit, with the aggregate score finishing...

Firefighters are tackling an undergrowth fire near a boat yard in Yarmouth this morning (Friday). Appliances from Newport and Freshwater are on scene at the River Yar Boatyard, at Saltern Wood Quay off Gas Works Lane, where a bonfire has spread...

Visitors to Godshill Model Village can now spot a new feature among the miniature cottages and churches, with tiny solar panels installed on several buildings as part of a new partnership with home improvement retailer, Wickes. The display, which will...