The Isle of Wight is one of the top places to retire to in the country, according to Prudential’s 2018 Retirement Quality of Life Index. The report has looked at healthcare, crime and even the weather to generate a score...

For the first time and coinciding with the 70th Anniversary year of the NHS, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust is hosting a Heritage Open Day today (Saturday) between 10:00-16:00 in the Conference Room, opposite the Full Circle Restaurant, at St...

The Isle of Wight won't be getting its first Brewers Fayre eatery when Premier Inn opens in Sandown, but instead will be treated to a new nationwide chain called 'Cookhouse & Pub'. According to planning documents submitted to the Isle...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has written to the transport secretary to ask him to support investment in the Island Line, including work to improve Ryde Pier. In his letter to Chris Grayling, Bob also said plans for 1970s...

Cowes RNLI Lifeboat and The Needles Coastguard Rescue Team worked together to rescue a couple and their 5 dogs after they became cut off by the tide at Thorness Bay earlier this afternoon (Friday). After finding themselves unable to climb...

A scheme to demolish St Mary's Roundabout in Newport and replace it with a traffic light junction has been given the green light, with work expected to begin as early as next month. Last night (Thursday), the Isle of Wight...

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway (IWSR) has partnered with Wightlink to create a new installation at Ryde Pier Head. As an important gateway to the Island, this is a key area to provide interest and information for FastCat passengers...

This Sunday is a ‘Day At The Races’ at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. The event has been organised to say thank you to the Islanders and holiday makers who have visited and supported the Isle of Wight Donkey...

A pan left on the stove has resulted in a call out for fire crews from Shanklin and Ryde this morning (Friday). 2 appliances were mobilised to Chelsfield Avenue off Green Lane at 11:20 after control received a call from...

The Tetlow Salvers Mixed Greensomes event was held at Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club on Sunday. A small but exclusive field stepped onto the course for an afternoon of competitive golf. The winners on the day were Terry Harris and...