Author Shrabani Basu will be visiting the Island next month to talk about her book ‘Victoria & Abdul’, the feature film to which has helped put Osborne House and the Isle of Wight on the world stage once again. Shrabani...

UPDATED: The main road between Shanklin and Ventnor has been closed this afternoon (Friday) due to a small landslide. A section of chalk from within the old chalk pit has fallen out into the road. Island Roads have closed the...

Shanklin's Voluntary Youth & Community Centre recently held a fundraising evening for Sport Relief. The event included bouncy castles, a quiz and the unveiling of the history of the voluntary centre. Guests included Town Mayor Jon Gilbey and local Councillor...

Bob Seely MP has said the Gambling Commission’s recommendation to limit fixed odds betting machine stakes to £30 is ‘a good start’, but that he will lobby the Government to lower it further. Bob said he would prefer stakes to...

Age UK Isle of Wight has partnered with local churches to welcome those with dementia, their carers, family and friends to a Dementia Friendly Church Service this Easter. These shorter, informal and welcoming services are specifically designed with the needs...

A new initiative - Sugar Smart Isle of Wight - will raise awareness of hidden sugars and the impact they have on the health of Islanders, with an overall aim of helping people make healthier choices. Organisations, businesses and individuals...

A shop in the middle of Ryde High Street, which has sat empty for around 8 years, looks set to be taken over by Mountain Warehouse. The national outdoor equipment specialist already operates a store in Newport, but the company...

UPDATED: Emergency teams are working together to free the trapped occupants of a car following a serious collision on Briddlesford Road near Havenstreet this evening (Thursday). The road has been closed in both directions as the Isle of Wight Fire and...

Independent lifeboat crews from Ryde, Sandown and Freshwater will be among around 65 nationwide joining forces tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday for the annual Go Orange Day, to help raise funds and awareness for the independent lifeboat stations. Ryde Inshore Rescue,...

UPDATED: Firefighters are responding to a car fire at Downend on the outskirts of Newport this afternoon (Thursday).  A BMW X5 is currently engulfed in flames, sending black smoke billowing into the sky. Traffic is delayed in the area. UPDATE...