Age UK Isle of Wight have this week received notification that they will receive £34,000 to continue to deliver their successful LGBTQI Domestic Abuse and Hate Crime Support Project, for a further year. The local Island charity has secured the...

UPDATED: One of the arterial roads in and out of Cowes has been closed tonight (Monday) due to a burst water main. A section of the new main between Somerton Roundabout and Northwood Garage on Newport Road has gone, resulting...

Beer and cider enthusiasts will be able to enjoy up to 30 real ales and 5 ciders from the UK and overseas during a 12-day festival at the Island's Wetherspoon pubs. Fowlers & Co. in Union Street, Ryde and The...

Islanders are being urged to make their vote count in a national competition today (Monday). The Isle of Wight has been nominated as a top Holiday Destination for the Countryfile Magazine awards. Voting closes today (Monday 5th March) and we’re...

The Country Land and Business Assosication (CLA), which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses, has appointed Claire Bennett as its new Senior Adviser on the Isle of Wight. Claire, who lives outside Yarmouth, was previously a business development manager for...

Organisers of the world-famous Cowes Week regatta have announced their intention to work towards making the event more sustainable with the launch of a new sustainability initiative. Lendy Cowes Week has an impact on the water and on the shoreside...

Island MP Bob Seely has welcomed a report looking into the impact of cyberbullying on young people's mental health. The research found that social media companies are not transparent and accountable enough to make social media a safer place for...

UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are attending an incident involving a gas cylinder in a car on a residential street in Newport this afternoon (Monday). 2 fire appliances from Newport and the Incident Command Unit are...

There was disappointment for Ryde Rowing Club's crews yesterday (Sunday) when their season opener was cancelled due to the extreme weather, poor forecast and threat of flooding. Rowers were due to compete at the Christchurch Rowing Club 'Head of the...

A call has gone out to hear from Island residents who can play a part in designing better mental health care. The Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG),  Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Isle of Wight Council and the...