The first day of the Isle of Wight Festival proper saw beautiful sunshine engulf the Isle of Wight with tens of thousands of people waking up at, or making their way to Seaclose Park in Newport. Kasabian, who last played...

A heatwave bringing temperatures of 30c or more is expected to hit the Isle of Wight next week, according to local forecasters IW Met Service. The sunny weather currently being experienced across the Island is set to stay for at...

Clinton Cards, which has been a firm favourite on Ryde's High Street for over 15 years, has closed. The store was best known for selling a variety of cards, gift wrap and other novelty items as part of a nationwide...

UPDATED: Island Line services have been suspended this afternoon (Friday) as a result of a vehicle striking the railway bridge at Sandown. The line between Shanklin and Ryde Pier Head has been closed over safety fears after a lorry hit...

The Isle of Wight’s approach to supporting families has gained government recognition. The family hub model, designed by the Isle of Wight Council and delivered by Barnardo’s, was discussed by experts at 10 Downing Street in London recently. The hub...

Councillor Michael Lilley The Vice Chair of the Isle of Wight Council Scrutiny Committee, Councillor Michael Lilley (Green Independent), who is also a member of the Policy and Scrutiny Committee for Adult Social Care and Health, has joined up with...

For those looking to escape the Isle of Wight Festival this year, an afternoon of blues is on offer on Sunday (24th June). Laurie McVay and the High Rollers will be performing a mellow lunchtime set at Sandown Airport. Enjoy a...

Parents and families are being warmly invited to attend this year’s annual Children’s Memorial Service at St Mary’s Hospital. The service will take place on Sunday 8th July at 15:00 alongside the hospital duck pond and is a service of remembrance...

UPDATED: Emergency services are dealing with a crash on the main Newport to Sandown road at Blackwater this morning (Friday). 4 people are understood to be injured as a result of the collision, which is said to involve a lorry and...

Brighstone Viaduct was officially opened yesterday (Thursday) following an extensive programme of works by Island Roads to repair and refurbish the historic structure. Members of the Island Roads’ Structures Team were joined by Councillor Ian Ward, Cabinet member for infrastructure...