The Isle of Wight will have more control of its own financial future following a government announcement. The Isle of Wight Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council will be allowed to keep 100% of business rates collected in...

The housebuilder behind brand new communities on the Isle of Wight is taking action to ensure its homes are on Santa’s radar this Christmas. Barratt Homes, which has a number of new developments across the Island, has put up Santa...

750,000 family households and couples across the Midlands and in the South of England will be invited to visit the Isle of Wight next year in a brand new VisitIOW advertising campaign starting on Tuesday. Visit Isle of Wight has...

Wightlink staff handed out cake to everyone on the 06:47 FastCat sailing from Ryde Pier Head to Portsmouth Harbour yesterday (Wednesday) to mark Brian Hull’s last day at work at the Naval Base. The 62-year-old pipefitter from Binstead started commuting...

VIDEO: The Isle of Wight is set to experience a fairly wet and windy Christmas, according to the Isle of Wight Meteorological Service. As the big day approaches it's bad news for many with no signs of a white Christmas this...

Island Line trains look set to be suspended for 3 days next month as staff join colleagues from across the country in industrial action. The RMT Union has today (Wednesday) announced that a series of 24-hour strikes will take place...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed the details of opening hours for a variety of services over the Christmas and New Year period for 2017/2018. Most of the council’s operations will remain open until 16:30 on Friday (22nd December). After...

Hale Common Suzuki, part of the Leslies Motor Group, has been named 'Best Medium Dealer' at Suzuki GB's annual conference and black tie event on the Canary Island of Tenerife. The recent ceremony recognised the achievements, exceptional performance and service...

UPDATED: Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks are working to restore power to over 500 homes in Shanklin this afternoon (Wednesday). A damaged cable on Landguard Manor Road has resulted in the loss of power to homes and businesses across the...

A Newport man with Type 1 diabetes is organising a special festive concert to raise funds for Diabetes UK at Strings Bar and Venue on Friday (22nd December). 22-year-old Josh Leal was first diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2006, but...