Working age Islanders who claim council tax support may lose around £2 a week from next April – as the council searches to find £7.5 million of savings in its annual budget. Low income claimants can currently get 80% support...

Police are making enquiries following reports of a naked man jumping out of a bush and flashing at a dog walker in Newport this morning (Tuesday). The female victim was walking along the Newport to Shide cycle path sometime before...

Tributes have been paid to a great-grandfather who died following a collision in Ryde on Sunday. Ivor Millard, 84, of Haylands in Ryde, died as a result of a single vehicle collision on St John’s Road, as previously reported by...

Red Funnel has announced a number of non-executive director appointments to its board and a change in role for the Chief Executive, Kevin George. The appointments follow the acquisition of Red Funnel by a consortium of UK and Canadian pension funds...

Land known as Pennyfeathers, where 900 homes are set to be built Residents living in the Ryde East ward, together with Councillor Michael Lilley, have set up a monthly meeting to invite developers, council officers and agencies such as Island...

Sarah and Andy Brown 'New Year New You' was the theme at an all-encompassing well-being event held at Ryde Castle on Sunday. Free workshops were held for the 81 visitors who passed through the doors looking to take control of their own health....

Newport Parish Council is to host a forum for residents and stakeholders on travel issues affecting the county town. The 'Newport Travel Forum' will be held on Saturday 20th January 2018 between 10:00-14:00 at The Riverside Centre, Newport. The forum...

The Royal Hotel in Ventnor is continuing to work with local award-winning producers and attractions in 2018 to meet the demands of unique customer experiences. To start the year off, The Royal Hotel has paired up with the Island’s wine...

43-year-old Richard Moore of Newport has been charged with attempting to groom a child and attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child. The Islander was arrested by Police at Portswood Road, Southampton on Saturday afternoon following an online sting...

Comic Relief has awarded a total of £34,712 through the ‘Core Strength – Local Communities Programme’ to support 6 local community groups and charitable organisations working in deprived or disadvantaged areas with their day-to-day core running costs. The Comic Relief...